The Perfume Library

An Evening with the Mobster

7.5

The Dua Brand

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand An Evening with the Mobster is built on spicy notes, tobacco, whisky and smoke, a scent for men that suits evenings and the cooler months of fall and winter. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine to most voters, though some find it feminine. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one blend: spicy notes and tobacco melt into the warmth of whisky and smoke. The sweet, gourmand and resinous accords weigh heaviest, with fruity and floral touches over a woody, oriental base. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Une Nuit à Doha and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Tenerife

8.0

Superz.

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Superz. Tenerife is a fresh, floral unisex scent that links bright mandarin orange and citrus to the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. It opens with mandarin orange, white blossoms and citrus notes, while spicy and sweet notes come in at the heart. Vanilla, amber and aromatic notes soften the base, and the accords also carry a powdery, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Voters call its character masculine and modern in equal measure, with feminine votes close behind.

Mukhallat Kalaam

8.1

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ard Al Zaafaran Mukhallat Kalaam is a unisex scent built on oud, spicy notes and woody notes, best suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The scent is made of oud, spicy notes and woody notes, with no top, heart and base split. Sweet, spicy and woody accords sit side by side, with resinous, smoky and leathery shades plus animal and floral touches, giving it an oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening, leisure and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Ard Al Zaafaran Sheikh Al Oud and Ajmal Patchouli Wood have a close profile.

Highness VI

8.2

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes Highness VI is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with spice, woody warmth and a faint animal depth. It opens with ambergris, nutmeg, spicy and fresh notes. In the heart come lavender, patchouli and blackcurrant, where the fruity side is balanced by the earthy air of lavender and patchouli. The base of musk, amber and oakmoss settles the scent on a powdery, resinous, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong by those who voted. Autumn leads, though votes for the four seasons sit close together. Evenings, leisure and business are the occasions most often chosen. Miller Harris Vétiver Bourbon and Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense have a close profile.

Citrus Symphony

7.8

Monkoku · 2025

Citrus · Aquatic · Sweet

Monkoku Citrus Symphony is a unisex fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, lemon and aquatic notes and settles into amber and vanilla. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. The top is mandarin orange, lemon and aquatic notes, forming a fresh citrus accord. Exotic and spicy notes sit in the heart, and the base of cedarwood, precious woods, musk, amber and vanilla leaves a sweet, creamy footing. The overall feel is fresh, with a touch of oriental sweetness. Khadlaj Epoque Artistique and La Rive Absolute Sport have a close profile.

Sunshine

7.1

Sundance · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sundance Sunshine is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear, with a fruity sweetness and a soft powdery finish. It opens with fruity, floral and fresh notes, light and airy at first. Spicy and creamy notes in the heart soften that freshness, and powdery notes remain in the base. The overall character is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Sillage is moderate and longevity is weak, so a reapplication during the day may be needed. Voters pick leisure and daily wear most often, with sport and business close behind. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Jean & Len Alchimiste - Jasmin Diva and Bettina Barty Summer Vanilla have a close profile.

Zafferano Iran

7.2

The Merchant Of Venice · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The Merchant Of Venice Zafferano Iran is a unisex scent that sets leather, honey and tobacco in a spicy, woody frame, and it leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters place it in fall and winter, and in the evening or on a night out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. Spicy notes, leather and tobacco give the scent a dry, smoky backbone, and honey sweetens that edge. Woody notes add warmth throughout. The accords also carry floral, resinous and earthy sides, but a sweet, oriental character wins out.

Sweet Heaven Tobacco

8.5

Gulf Orchid

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with mandarin orange and spicy notes and settles into tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean. The top is mandarin orange, davana and spicy notes, giving a fruity brightness at first. In the heart, myrrh, sandalwood and black pepper deepen the spice and add a woody base. Tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean lead the base, and the scent dries down gourmand, creamy and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. Paris Corner Cognac Blaze and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Cherry have a close profile.

Scarlett

6.1

Keiko Mecheri · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Scarlett is a women's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, with a floral, lightly spiced character; it has been discontinued. Calabrian blood orange and citrus fruits give it a fresh, bright start. Green notes and pink pepper sharpen that freshness, while Moroccan rose adds a soft floral touch. Spicy notes and crystal musk stay in the background, and the accords also hint at synthetic and animal tones. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a minority choice. Daily wear, business and leisure are the occasions named most often. Two perfumes with a close profile are Kiehl's Forest Rain and Fragonard Muguet.

Complice (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Coty · 1973

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Coty Complice Eau de Toilette is a powdery, green floral chypre for women, opening on bergamot and aldehydes and carrying lilac, rose and jasmine at its heart; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and lightly spiced with bergamot, orange blossom, aldehydes and peach. In the heart, lilac, narcissus and rose lead, softened by a powdery iris. The base settles into vetiver, oakmoss, sandalwood and musk, with civet adding a deep, animalic edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear get the most votes. It reads clearly feminine. Its profile is close to Le Galion Sortilège and Rabanne Calandre.

Bruce Willis

5.0

LR · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

LR Bruce Willis is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with orange, grapefruit and green notes, then turns spicy and woody with vetiver. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these figures only a rough guide. It reads masculine. The citrus and green side leads. In the heart, spicy notes, geranium leaf and pepper add bite, and vetiver and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, earthy footing. The accords also include fruity and leathery touches. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Davidoff Horizon have a close profile.

Cedrat Essence

7.4

Emir · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Emir Cedrat Essence is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a green, woody base and a faintly sweet side. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. Its fresh, citrusy build leans towards everyday wear, and it can be worn by men and women alike. It opens on bergamot and Sicilian lemon, with blackcurrant and spicy notes adding a fruity edge. The heart holds water jasmine, fruity notes and patchouli. In the base, cedar, sandalwood and moss form a woody frame, while leather, white musk and vanilla bring a creamy warmth. Bujairami Legend and Mancera Cedrat Boise have a close profile.

Alchimiste - Britannia Club

6.9

Jean & Len · 2017

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Elevate x Ére

7.0

Ére Studios · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ére Studios Elevate x Ére is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance built around clove, spicy notes and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the low number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's perfume, and no clear lean toward a season or occasion shows. It opens with clove, spice, heliotrope, tonka bean and hay. In the heart, green tea, vanilla and tobacco sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Vetiver, woody and musky notes settle underneath, leaving a spicy, oriental frame. Just Jack Tobacco Leaf and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Jules (2026)

7.5

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Jules (2026) is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs spicy and aromatic notes with tonka bean, moss and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the sample of ratings is small, so those figures are only a rough guide. It is made for men, and its fougère structure keeps it close to the classic masculine tradition. The scent leans fresh and citrusy, with a green streak running through it. Spicy and aromatic notes meet moss and woody notes, while tonka bean and amber notes add a sweet, warm softness. Animal and leathery accents stay in the background and give the scent a darker undertone. Coty Route 66 Cool Shadow and Marbert Toro have a close profile.

King

8.3

Armaf · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Armaf King is a fruity, sweet men's fragrance led by mirabelle plum and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score them high. The number of votes is small, so this is a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It reads as a masculine scent, and its sweet, gourmand build leaves a full, dense trail. It opens with mirabelle plum and fruity notes. In the heart, chestnut, gourmand and spicy notes soften it into a creamy sweetness. The base of sandalwood, amber, balsamic and powdery notes sets a woody, resinous ground. Cartier Pasha de Cartier Parfum and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Honey Santal have a close profile.

Tobacco Leaf

8.6

Just Jack

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Just Jack Tobacco Leaf is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around tonka bean and tobacco in the heart, softened by vanilla. It opens with spicy notes, then tonka bean and tobacco take over the heart, while vanilla and woody notes settle underneath. The overall impression is sweet and gourmand, a creamy oriental whose smoky edge keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the sample is small. It is made for men, and its dense, warm character suits cooler weather best. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and LPDO Vanille Persuasive have a close profile.

Performance Intense Black

7.3

bugatti Fashion · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

bugatti Fashion Performance Intense Black is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men that links a bright opening of passion fruit, grapefruit and black pepper to the warmth of leather and amber. Passion fruit and grapefruit give the opening a fruity freshness, while black pepper and ginger sharpen it with spice. In the heart, mint, cashmere and spicy notes come forward; the base of precious woods, leather, amber and white musk settles it on a woody, slightly sweet footing. A synthetic edge shows in the accords as well. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, with night out and business not far behind. Its value for money is rated highly. It shares a close profile with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men and Mancera Aoud Lemon Mint.

Initiation

7.9

Molyneux · 1990

Floral · Green · Fruity

Molyneux Initiation is a discontinued women's fragrance, a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards autumn and spring and suits evenings and nights out. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter third. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine and classic, and only a few read it as masculine. It opens with mimosa and ylang-ylang in a floral start. The heart holds rose, jasmine and spicy notes. In the base, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vanilla and Mysore sandalwood build a woody, sweet and powdery ground, and animalic musk adds depth to it.

Côté Cour

7.6

Benchaâbane

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Benchaâbane Côté Cour is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet heart with spicy, woody and powdery touches; its oriental side stays soft and creamy rather than heavy. It opens light and fresh with lime, white tea and bergamot. In the heart, iris and rose set the floral tone while patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften it. The base brings woody, musky, spicy and powdery notes together with amber, leaving a warm, creamy trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it suits leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Guerlain Métalys / Metallica and Fragonard Rose Ambre have a close profile.

Pure Alpha (Perfume Oil)

5.2

Sultan Of Style

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Perfume Oil

Sultan Of Style Pure Alpha is a perfume oil for men that opens on grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange and settles into Ceylonese cinnamon, rose and leather. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, though the vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, but the perfume is aimed at men. The top is fresh and bright with grapefruit, mint and mandarin orange. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and spicy notes take the lead, with rose softening the sweetness. The base brings leather, ambergris, woody notes and Indian patchouli, leaving a fresh, sweet, spicy and leathery impression. Lattafa Najdia and Sangado Pure Gold for Men have a close profile.

Shadow pour Homme

7.5

Ajmal · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ajmal Shadow pour Homme is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a spicy, woody character; it has been discontinued. It opens with spicy, green and fresh notes, and the citrus accord adds lift. Towards the heart, aromatic and spicy notes take over, and the base of musk and woods settles it into a woody, slightly smoky finish. Oriental and animal touches stay in the background, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most. It reads masculine. Ajmal Vision and Björn Borg Björn Borg have a close profile.

Encens Pyro

6.9

Maison Incens · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Incens Encens Pyro is a smoky, resinous unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter, with a warm woody-spicy character that suggests fire. It opens with bergamot, spicy notes and a fire note. The heart brings together frankincense, honey, cedarwood, iris and jasmine, with the floral side sitting quietly beneath the smoky resin. In the base, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and leathery notes sweeten and soften it, drying down powdery and warm. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most recommend autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear are the most common picks. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Maison Incens Ambre Ayanna and Amouage Interlude Black Iris have a close profile.

Super Fragrance for Women

8.6

Aigner · 1978

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Aigner Super Fragrance for Women is a fresh, spicy chypre for women built on coriander, lime, white blossoms and moss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It sits comfortably between daily wear and a night out. The fresh accord meets a floral, spicy streak. Coriander and lime give it lift, while white blossoms soften the edges. Moss, precious woods and spicy notes add a woody, earthy, slightly smoky and animal depth, and a resinous touch warms the chypre structure.