The Perfume Library

Amor Amor Tentation

6.9

Cacharel · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Cacharel Amor Amor Tentation is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night-out and evening wear. It reads feminine, and sits further back for office or daily use. It opens with mandarin orange and ivy, giving a light fruity freshness. Tiaré and jasmine form a floral heart. In the base, vanilla sweetens the scent, while spicy notes and cedarwood add a woody, powdery, oriental warmth. Jean-Louis Scherrer Nuits Indiennes and Hugo Boss Hugo Deep Red have a close profile.

Wisal

7.9

Ajmal · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ajmal Wisal is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, lightly spicy warmth, and it suits every season and a wide range of occasions from daytime to night. It opens with floral and fresh notes, and the heart carries spicy and floral notes. Rose and musk sit in the base. The overall impression is sweet and floral, with a woody, oriental warmth behind it and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across all four seasons, and the scent is worn from daily use to evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is still regarded as unisex. Montale Intense Roses Musk and El Nabil Musc El Ksar have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme Sport

6.6

Kenzo · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kenzo Homme Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance opening on lemon, mint and grapefruit, and it suits casual wear and warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and sport use, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a light but noticeable trail. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with lemon, mint and grapefruit for a bright citrus effect. Towards the heart, geranium, ginger and spicy notes add a slight edge. In the base, vetiver and cedar form a dry, woody footing, while the aquatic and green accords keep the freshness going throughout. Armaf Tag-Him and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu have a close profile.

Noir Obscur

7.6

Antonio Alessandria · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Alessandria Noir Obscur is a unisex scent that opens with orange and tangerine over spicy notes, then darkens into vetiver, leather and patchouli. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine, so it sits in between. The top notes of orange, tangerine and rum absolute give a sweet, spicy start. The heart of osmanthus, jasmine and Bulgarian rose adds a soft floral layer. In the base, frankincense, cedarwood and amber build a resinous, woody and smoky foundation, while leather and earthy vetiver give it weight.

Cuir

7.2

L.T. Piver · 2003

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

L.T. Piver Cuir is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of mandarin orange, bergamot and orange against the smoky, leathery edge of birch tar. Citrus and honey lead, giving a fruity, sweet and slightly gourmand start. Spicy and woody notes fill in underneath, while birch tar pulls the scent towards a smoky, resinous and animal depth. The leathery accord keeps the sweetness from turning soft. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out come up most often. Most call it masculine, though its classic character suits anyone. Helmut Lang Cuiron pour Homme and Zimaya Treasure have a close profile.

Hawas Highness / هوس Highness

8.3

Rasasi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasasi Hawas Highness is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads as a masculine scent. The top opens with amber, spicy notes and citrus notes, giving a fresh, sweet start. Rose, violet and jasmine in the heart add a floral softness, with fruity and creamy touches. Vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood form a woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.

Green After Shave

8.1

Don Draper

Fresh · Floral · Green

Don Draper Green After Shave is a fresh, green men's scent with an aftershave feel, leaning towards everyday wear. Overall it reads fresh and green, with a floral, sweet and spicy layer on top. Menthol brings coolness and pepper adds a dry edge, while woody notes and sweet notes soften them. Powdery and creamy accords smooth it out, though a synthetic tone is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters call it masculine, with some calling it classic and others modern. No single season dominates, though spring edges ahead, and voters mostly pick it for daily and leisure wear. It is also seen as suitable for the office.

Lover Man

6.6

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Haute Fragrance Company Lover Man is a sweet, spicy scent for men that opens on bergamot, saffron and myrrh and settles into oud and cashmere wood. The top is Calabrian bergamot, saffron and myrrh: the bergamot brightens it briefly while saffron and myrrh add a resinous depth. In the heart, spicy notes, Atlas cedar and cocoa bean bring a gourmand sweetness. The base of cashmere wood, oud and gaiac wood gives it a woody, oriental footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out and evening are the most voted occasions, and voters mostly read it as masculine. Veronique Gabai Oud Elixir and Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi have a close profile.

1001 Nights (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Ajmal

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal 1001 Nights Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent led by spices, smoke and woods, with a floral and sweet side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. The top opens with spices and smoke, and the heart joins spicy and floral notes. Woods and musk settle in the base. The overall feel is oriental: sweet, resinous and earthy, with a faintly animalic warmth. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Ajmal Amber Rose have a close profile.

Safwaan L'Autre Ôud / صفوان العود الآخر

8.2

Lattafa

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Safwaan L'Autre Ôud / صفوان العود الآخر is a men's fragrance built on a sweet, gourmand base, with a spicy, woody character. It starts with rose; amber and spicy notes lead the heart, and oud and woody notes dominate the base. The sweetness lays a soft layer over the spice and resin, while earthy, smoky and leathery shades stay close behind. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most often for evenings and nights out. It gets the most votes as masculine, with a classic feel as well. Perfumes with a close profile include Ard Al Zaafaran Mukhallat Kalaam and Al Rehab Arooq Al Oud (Perfume).

Mint Man (Eau de Toilette)

5.3

Toni Gard · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Toni Gard Mint Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, masculine scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want something light rather than a strong trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear and business settings coming up often. More voters call it masculine than anything else, though many also find it modern. It opens with mint and mandarin orange for a fresh, citrusy, aquatic start. In the heart, lily of the valley and white peach add a green, fruity sweetness, and spicy and oriental notes in the base soften it towards a woody warmth. Its profile is close to Davidoff Cool Water Coral Reef Edition and Giorgio Armani Armani Code Sport.

Tobacco Rush

8.4

Afnan Perfumes · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Tobacco Rush is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around tobacco, lavender and oud. Tobacco Rush has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick winter, then fall, and it sits most comfortably on night-out and evening wear. It opens with woody and spicy notes alongside tobacco. Lavender and sweet notes join the spices in the heart, and cedar, amber and oud settle at the base. The overall feel is sweet, oriental and smoky, with animal and leathery touches in the background. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Ajmal Bakhoor Khas have a close profile.

The Feminist

7.1

Dandy Boutique · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Dandy Boutique The Feminist is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance built around saffron, cocoa and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Without season or occasion votes there is little to say about when it suits best, but it is classed as a men's scent with a sweet-leaning profile. The top opens with saffron, blackcurrant and spicy notes, where fruity sweetness meets spice. The heart of cocoa, rose and tobacco turns gourmand and creamy. Tonka bean, amber and cypriol leave a woody, oriental warmth at the base. Argos Triumph of Bacchus (Eau de Parfum) and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Maghateer

8.1

Nabeel

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Nabeel Maghateer is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy and resinous character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and mostly choose it for a night out or an evening. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with coffee, bergamot, cinnamon and cardamom for a spicy warmth, with roses and candied fruits sweetening the top. In the heart, oud, leather, sandalwood and vanilla come forward, and in the base amber, labdanum and musk carry on the woody, smoky, leathery feel. The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Fakhama and The Spirit of Dubai Aamal have a close profile.

Sergio Soldano for Men (Black) (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Sergio Soldano · 1985

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sergio Soldano for Men is a green, woody men's fragrance that links the freshness of lime, orange and lemon to a floral heart of lavender and violet. It opens with citrus, petitgrain and geranium, with musky, woody and spicy notes underneath. In the heart, violet, lily of the valley, lavender and elemi resin add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, thyme, nutmeg and oakmoss settles it into an earthy, chypre character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Carthusia Numero Uno and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Golden Needle Tea

7.4

Jo Malone · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Golden Needle Tea is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, floral air with a sweet, creamy and woody warmth. Spicy notes, sandalwood, benzoin and leather sit together and give the scent a soft, smooth texture. The sweet and creamy side leads, while the spicy and woody accords keep it balanced. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, with daily and leisure wear leading, and business and evening use not far behind. More voters call it feminine, though a good share see it as masculine. Rituals No. 18 Sandalwood & Wild Rose and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Calaluna have a close profile.

The Architect of Dreams

7.3

L'Art Vévien · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

L'Art Vévien The Architect of Dreams is a unisex fragrance that pairs grapefruit and orange freshness with jasmine, ginger and vanilla, giving a citrusy yet creamy result. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer; it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, and also suits evenings. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with grapefruit and orange, bright and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, ginger and cotton come forward, with spicy notes adding a dry edge to the floral layer. The base of gaiac wood, benzoin, vanilla and musk settles into a sweet, resinous, woody finish.

Istanbul's Soul

7.1

Alghabra · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Alghabra Istanbul's Soul is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent, softened by sweet and smoky tones, that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with pepper, frankincense, geranium and spicy notes, so the start is sharp and peppery. In the heart, cypriol, cedarwood and patchouli lay a woody, earthy base. Sandalwood, benzoin, tonka bean and amber then sweeten and soften the dry-down. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Kilian Incense Oud and Parfums de Marly Nisean have a close profile.

Saba

7.5

Mirko Buffini · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mirko Buffini Saba is a unisex scent where lavender and coffee bean sit over a sweet, spicy and resinous base, with woody and gourmand tones leading. It opens with lavender and bergamot meeting the roasted edge of coffee bean. In the heart, liquorice, spicy notes and cedarwood come forward. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and amber turns it creamy and sweet, while patchouli keeps a woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out, evening and leisure are the most named occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a good share see it as feminine. Phil Julian Fovere and Bond No. 9 New Haarlem have a close profile.

Gold Oddity

8.1

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Zara Gold Oddity is a fresh, citrusy and woody scent built on spicy notes, leather and mineral notes, made for women. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards office and daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so although it is made for women, its gender line is not sharp. It has been discontinued. As a whole it carries a fresh, citrus-bright air, while the spicy notes and leather add a leathery, woody firmness. The mineral notes keep it dry and clean, with a synthetic sheen in the background. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Beyond and Ungaro Blue have a close profile.

Open Gold

8.2

Roger & Gallet

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Roger & Gallet Open Gold is a woody men's fragrance where leather and spicy notes are lightened by citrus and aromatic notes; it has been discontinued. The scent is built on spicy notes and leather. Citrus notes and aromatic notes brighten that firm character, while woody notes give it a calm backdrop. Citrus and green lead the accords, with sweet, powdery and resinous sides plus an earthy, leathery tone alongside. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and most voters read it as masculine and classic. Junaid Perfumes Tiyoob and Le Blanc Vetiver have a close profile.

Lambada

7.5

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Harry Lehmann Lambada is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot, lemon and lime against amber, vanilla and patchouli. The citrus notes lead: bergamot, lemon, lime and bitter orange give it a fresh, lively frame. Neroli adds a floral, green touch, while vanilla and amber bring sweetness and the spicy notes add warmth. Cedar, leather and patchouli form a dry, woody base underneath. The overall feel is fresh, lightly sweet and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine character sit close together, so it reads as open to both.

Yaa Gaali

7.6

Bait Al Bakhoor

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bait Al Bakhoor Yaa Gaali is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy character that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top holds vanilla, spicy notes and woody notes; the heart brings floral notes, musky notes and tea. The base settles into sweet notes, spicy notes and oud. The overall impression is floral, sweet and oriental, with woody and powdery tones behind. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as the votes are close. Ajmal Rose Wood and Bait Al Bakhoor Dahaab Saafi have a close profile.

David Rothschild for Men

7.3

David Rothschild · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic