The Perfume Library

Siberian Musk III

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Areej Le Doré Siberian Musk III is a unisex scent for spring and autumn days and evenings out, fresh at first with woody and animal tones underneath; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, a fair number choose winter, and few pick summer. Leisure and evening wear lead, and most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens fresh and citrusy with pine, bergamot, lime and mandarin orange. In the heart, cypress, galbanum and spices add a green, spicy edge, softened by Siberian deer musk and Indian sandalwood. The base of musk, patchouli, Assam oud and amber leaves a resinous, chypre trail.

11 Harmatan Noir

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pierre Guillaume 11 Harmatan Noir is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around mint tea, cedar and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with mint tea, and the heart brings cedar, jasmine and salt. The base holds blossoms, woods and spices. Fresh and citrus accords dominate, with floral, aquatic and green sides rounding it out while the spicy and woody notes stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Its profile is close to Hermès Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Issey Miyake A Scent.

Ça Sent Beau / Kenzo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Kenzo · 1988

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Ça Sent Beau / Kenzo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral chypre with green, fruity and powdery touches, aimed at women and leaning classic in character. Mandarin orange, bergamot and peach open bright and fruity, with spices and orange blossom alongside. The heart builds a floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, gardenia and tuberose, grounded by sandalwood and cedarwood. In the base, patchouli, oakmoss, musk and vanilla settle the scent into something earthy and sweet at once. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though evening and business also get votes. Most voters find it feminine and classic.

Bois de Paradis

7.4

Parfums DelRae · 2002

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis is a unisex scent in which fig, Gallic rose and spices settle onto a resinous, woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, then fig, blackberry bud, Gallic rose and spices take the heart. In the base, balsam, woods, frankincense and amber soften the fruity sweetness, with floral and gourmand sides and a faint smokiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine.

Orange Aoud

7.1

Montale · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Montale Orange Aoud is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot, spices and Malayan oud, then deepens into patchouli and violet. The citrus freshness of bergamot meets spices and Malayan oud at the top. In the heart, patchouli and violet bring a floral, earthy turn. The base of Mysore sandalwood, leather, white musk and amber dries down woody, leathery and sweetly oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Mancera Black Prestigium and Mancera Aoud Exclusif have a close profile.

Black Prestigium

7.7

Mancera · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mancera Black Prestigium is a spicy, resinous oriental, a unisex scent with a floral, powdery face over sweetness, leather and oud. It opens with spices, bergamot, frankincense and iris. In the heart, violet, patchouli, Bulgarian rose and Nepalese oud carry the floral, powdery tone into a woody depth. The base settles into woody notes, leather, white musk and amber, with the sweet, resinous side taking over towards the end. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions, while business and daily wear sit well behind. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads in between. Mancera Aoud Exclusif and Montale Orange Aoud have a close profile.

Cherry Ink

7.6

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Cherry Ink is a unisex gourmand-leaning scent that sets sweet cherry against a resinous, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and the evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards, with leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine, though masculine and modern are not far behind. It opens with bergamot, rum, amarena cherry and black pepper. The heart brings damask rose, jasmine, red wine and ink, and the base of vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli and oud pulls the sweetness towards wood and resin. The accords run floral, fruity and spicy.

Acqua di Giò Profondo (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent that most voters link with summer and spring and with daily, relaxed wear. It opens with lemon and grapefruit alongside spices, so the citrus reads bright and fruity. In the heart, calone, Provençal lavender and cypress keep the watery feel going, and it settles into Guatemala patchouly with woody and mineral notes. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and business wear. It reads masculine and modern. S.Oliver Life Time Men and MAD Parfumeur Sealight have a close profile.

B*Men

7.2

Mugler · 2004

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Mugler B*Men opens with fruits and rhubarb, then deepens into spices, sequoia, amber and vetiver, a sweet, gourmand-leaning men's scent that has been discontinued. The opening is fruity and sweet, with a distinctly synthetic edge. In the heart, spices and sequoia bring in woody and oriental tones. Amber and vetiver settle the sweetness onto an earthy base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure, daily and business wear also get votes. About half of voters read it as masculine. Zara Amber Satin and Serge Lutens Bois oriental have a close profile.

Santalum

7.3

Profumum Roma · 2003

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Profumum Roma Santalum is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, with a warm, resinous and powdery feel. In Santalum, spices, sandalwood absolute and myrrh read together. Sweetness and an oriental warmth dominate, while the woody side adds depth. A resinous, faintly smoky trace stays in the background, and the powdery texture softens everything. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters recommend fall and winter, spring gets a fair share, and summer trails. Leisure, business and daytime wear sit alongside evening. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even. Odin New York 11 Semma and Pierre Guillaume Myrrhiad have a close profile.

Electri

7.8

Vapormundum · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Vapormundum Electri is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, spices and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring stays in the background and summer is almost never chosen. It suits evenings and nights out best; more voters call it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Sandalwood and spices lead, while patchouli and labdanum add an earthy, resinous depth. Frankincense brings a smoky touch, vanilla and champagne soften the sweetness, and citrus notes lift the heavier tones a little. The overall character is woody and oriental.

Vanille Persuasive

7.7

LPDO · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

LPDO Vanille Persuasive is a sweet, spicy, lightly smoky unisex vanilla that suits cold seasons and evenings. It opens with tobacco and spices. At the heart, tobacco flower, tonka bean, cocoa and vanilla merge into a gourmand, creamy sweetness. The base leaves woody notes and dried fruits, where the fruity and oriental sides become clearer. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Les Perles D'Orient Tabac & Vanille and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tarifa

7.3

Keiko Mecheri · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Tarifa is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Tarifa has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain give it a fresh, green citrus feel. Tunisian orange blossom adds a soft, creamy floral touch, while spices and amber leave a sweet, powdery warmth. Taken as a whole, it stays light and airy.

Dianne Brill

7.5

Dianne Brill · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dianne Brill is a 2007 women's fragrance in which spices, tonka bean and green fig meet blossoms in a warm, sweet, floral style. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic. As a whole it reads floral and fruity, with a sweet, gourmand warmth. Spices and woods add a woody, oriental depth, while tonka bean brings a powdery softness. Green fig keeps the fruity side light. Ajmal Areej Al Shouk and Grès Ambre de Cabochard have a close profile.

Spice and Black Vanilla (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Cremo

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Cremo Spice and Black Vanilla Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy scent for men built around dark woods, spices, tobacco and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant second and summer far behind. It is worn for daytime and evening alike, and also for nights out and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read its character as masculine and modern. The scent as a whole is sweet and creamy, but the spices and dark woods weigh it down onto a woody base. Vanilla adds a gourmand softness, while tobacco brings an oriental warmth. Fresh and powdery touches run faintly through it. Yves Rocher Voile Doré and Les Perles D'Orient Tabac & Vanille have a close profile.

Musamam White Intense

7.5

Lattafa · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Musamam White Intense is a unisex fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, creamy, floral base, and it suits both easygoing days and evenings out. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. It is chosen most for spring and summer, with fall close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, and evening follows. Most voters read it as feminine, though it stays unisex. Bergamot, orange and spices open fresh and a little spicy. In the heart, coconut, ylang-ylang and ambroxan add a floral, creamy softness. Benzoin and sandalwood close it out sweet and woody.

Holy Neroli

7.0

Montale · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Montale Holy Neroli is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green edge and a creamy sweetness, offered as a unisex scent. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also suits the office. Voters most often call it feminine, though some read it as masculine. Neroli forms the backbone, its floral freshness running alongside citrus and green tones. Vanilla and white musk soften it into a creamy sweetness, while spices and patchouli add depth in the background. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it.

Kumkat Wood

7.1

Mancera · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Kumkat Wood is a fresh, woody unisex scent led by citrus and green accords, best suited to spring and daytime wear. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot for a bright citrus lift, with spices adding a slight edge. Amber, patchouli and floral notes soften the middle, and white musk, vetiver and woody notes dry it down. The overall impression is fresh, green and fruity, turning drier and woodier towards the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind, and winter well back. It leans towards daily, business and leisure wear. Most voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. The Woods Collection Green Walk and Creed Vetiver Geranium have a close profile.

Liqueur Charnelle

7.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume Liqueur Charnelle is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet gourmand character against spice, resin and a smoky woodiness. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, spring gets a fair share, and summer very little. Evening, night out and leisure are the occasions named most often. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits right in the middle. Blond tobacco and tonka bean lay a sweet, soft base, while raspberry adds a fruity brightness on top of it. Black pepper and pink pepper draw a spicy edge, and elemi resin and woods pull the scent towards a smoky, woody tone. Serge Lutens Arabie and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Shihan / Sensei

7.6

Piotr Czarnecki · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Piotr Czarnecki Shihan / Sensei is a unisex scent that sets whisky, Arabica coffee and Cuban tobacco on a spicy, resinous base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with office and daily wear well behind. More voters call it masculine, but a sizeable share find it feminine, so it sits somewhere between the two. The scent is sweet, gourmand and smoky. Whisky and Arabica coffee bring a warm, edible sweetness, while Cuban tobacco and spices add a dry edge. Labdanum, frankincense and myrrh give it a resinous, earthy depth, softened by ambrette seed absolute and musk. Leathery and woody tones round out the heavy, oriental character.

Santal Noble

7.5

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier · 1988

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Santal Noble is a sweet, spicy and warm woody scent for men, with smoky, resinous and slightly animalic tones that give it a dark character. It opens with frankincense, spices and coffee. In the heart, vanilla, patchouli, Mysore sandalwood and vetiver soften it into an earthy sweetness. As it dries, castoreum, oakmoss and ambergris leave a powdery, leathery depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and business wear also get votes. Voters mostly call it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Goutal Ambre Fétiche and Molinard Habanita.

Fleur de Sable

7.9

Liquides Imaginaires · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Fleur de Sable is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, spicy opening of vetiver, elemi resin and pink pepper into a soft base of myrrh and iris. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also works in summer and winter. Leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair number find it masculine. The opening of vetiver, elemi resin, pink pepper and mandarin orange is fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, spices, bell pepper and eglantine rose add a floral, spicy turn. The base of black pepper, myrrh and iris settles into a powdery, resinous, woody sweetness.

Oud Taiwan

7.4

Areej Le Doré · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré Oud Taiwan is a unisex scent that opens with green leaves and indole, centres on Taiwanese oud and leans on civet and castoreum for an animal depth; it has been discontinued. The sharp, slightly heavy opening of green leaves and indole gives way to the woody, smoky character of Taiwanese oud in the heart. In the base, spices, patchouli, labdanum and sandalwood build a resinous, earthy floor, while kelp and civet add a wild, animal edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to D.S. & Durga Siberian Snow and Idiem Lux Rooted.

Crying of Evil

7.6

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Crying of Evil is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around tuberose, rose, leather and frankincense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Montale Oud Edition and Mancera Aoud Exclusif have a close profile. It opens with tuberose, pink pepper, violet and spices. In the heart, rose, sandalwood and leather set the floral sweetness on a leathery, woody base. The dry-down of frankincense, musk, patchouli and amber turns resinous, creamy and warm.