The Perfume Library

Naruemit / นฤมิต

7.9

Prin · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prin Naruemit / นฤมิต is a unisex scent built around vervain, oakmoss and amber, with a strong green and spicy side; it has been discontinued. As a whole it rests on a woody, earthy and animalic frame. Oakmoss, Thai oud and patchouli carry that depth, while camphor, galbanum and bergamot supply freshness and the green edge. Cinnamon, cumin and nutmeg push the spice, and rose and geranium soften the floral side. Civet and deer musk leave a leathery, animalic trace. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. The character is sharp, green and spicy, so it suits those who enjoy distinctive fragrances. Its profile is close to Prin Rattikarn / รัตติกาล and Hermès Rocabar.

Hierbas de Mallorca

8.1

Hierbas de Mallorca · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Millefleures Dark

8.9

N•O•A•M · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

N•O•A•M Millefleures Dark is a smoky, woody and resinous unisex scent that has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer still get a fair share. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it doesn't settle on one gender: votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. Smoky Lapsang Souchong tea, tobacco and coffee sit on an earthy, woody base. May rose and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note, while lime brings a citrus lift. Laotian oud and labdanum give it a resinous, spicy depth.

Enigmatic Aura

7.6

Reinvēnted · 2025

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Reinvēnted Enigmatic Aura is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody and resinous character, its smoky and leathery touches giving it a dark, warm impression. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes means this should be read with caution. Its unisex build lets it be worn by anyone. Saffron sits at the top, while spikenard and nagarmotha in the heart lay down an earthy footing. In the base, amber, cashmere wood, musk and vanilla soften and sweeten the scent. Synthetic and oriental accords carry the spicy start into a warm dry-down.

Chéngmén

8.5

January Scent Project · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

January Scent Project Chéngmén is a unisex scent that deepens a floral, sweet core with spice and oud, leaning woody with a faint animal edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and no clear lean towards a season or occasion shows. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot, fruity notes and aldehydes. The heart brings mimosa, red champaca, lily of the valley and white pepper, with painted nettle root and olive absolute adding an unusual texture. In the base, Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese oud meet vanilla, benzoin and musk, and the dry-down stays sweet and woody.

Lignum Vitae Forte

6.9

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Lignum Vitae Forte is a woody, resinous and smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. The scent rests on a woody base of sandalwood, gaiac wood and rosewood. Leather, patchouli and cistus add an earthy, smoky edge, spikenard and nagarmotha deepen it, and musk softens the corners. Sweet and spicy accords keep the resinous body from turning too heavy. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings, with night outs also common. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Gritti Alvise and Amouage Interlude Man.

Aksum

8.7

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Pryn Parfum Aksum is a unisex scent that pairs Taif rose, Assam oud and frankincense in an animal, resinous and smoky character; it has been discontinued. Taif rose, jasmine sambac and tuberose form a floral frame, but it is read alongside the rough character of goatskin, hyraceum and dragon's blood. Spicy, earthy and leathery accords dominate, while oud and myrrh lay a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. It suits those who like a dense, animal, oriental scent and does not lean to either gender. Prin Arsalan and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

Shandrani

5.5

Farfalla

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Farfalla Shandrani is a discontinued women's perfume with a floral, sweet character, deepened by spice and wood. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening a smaller share. It opens on rose attar, tuberose and jasmine sambac in a floral start. In the heart, clove, cardamom and spikenard add a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, osmanthus and sandalwood sweetens it and dries down onto a woody, powdery ground.

Kheerin / คีรินทร์

8.2

Prin · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Prin Kheerin / คีรินทร์ is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green citrus brightness with a spicy, woody and earthy body; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with night-out and business use not far behind. As a unisex scent, it doesn't lean toward either gender. The citrus and green side comes through in kaffir lime, galbanum and guava leaf. Chinese ginger, ginger and pepper add a spicy warmth, while oakmoss, vetiver and Thai oud give it a woody, earthy and slightly animalic depth. Roberto Ugolini Oxford and Gather Perfume Basil have a close profile.

Nisatiruk / นิศาทิรุกข์

8.2

Prin · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Prin Nisatiruk / นิศาทิรุกข์ is a green, smoky unisex scent with a strong earthy and woody side; it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: blackcurrant bud and black spruce give a green, fresh edge, while hay and vetiver set it on an earthy base. Mushroom, clove and caraway add a spicy, slightly animal sharpness, and Thai oud with spikenard deepen the resinous, smoky tone. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It sits in the unisex middle rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Nimerè La Foret Russe and Pirouette Wild Spruce and Tobacco have a close profile.

Oud Sultani Terengganu

8.7

Ensar Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ensar Oud Oud Sultani Terengganu is a floral and woody unisex scent in which oud and Malayan oud meet jasmine, rose and Bourbon vanilla. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: a sweet, spicy, creamy floral layer sits over a smoky, leathery, earthy oud that carries the weight. Castoreum and ambergris add an animalic, resinous warmth, while violet leaf and orris root soften the density a little. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, so it stays noticeable on skin and around you for a long time. It has been discontinued. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Kelantan and Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Surira have a close profile.

Ginger Zest de Citron

6.6

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

PK Perfumes Ginger Zest de Citron is a unisex scent that opens with lemon, bergamot and ginger and softens that fresh citrus with white florals. The top is led by lemon, bergamot, kumquat and ginger, with mint and eucalyptus adding a cool edge. In the heart, gardenia, orange blossom and jasmine bring a floral softness, while patchouli stays in the background. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and musk dries down fresh, green and lightly sweet, ending creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it leans neither way.

Oud Luwak Attar

9.1

Areej Le Doré · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Areej Le Doré Oud Luwak Attar is a unisex scent that joins Sumatran oud, coffee and spice in a woody, smoky frame. It opens with Sumatran oud and coffee. At the heart, oud, nutmeg, spikenard and carrot seed build a spicy, earthy density. In the base, cedarwood, Java vetiver absolute and Sumatran benzoin settle it onto a resinous, creamy, smoky ground, with spicy, woody and animal accords leading throughout. Voters rate its longevity very strong and its sillage strong; the sample is small, but the scores are high. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings best. It has been discontinued. Areej Le Doré Oud Luwak (Extrait de Parfum) and Yas Perfumes Yas Al Malaki have a close profile.

Gothique

6.5

Alkemia · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Alkemia Gothique is a resinous, smoky unisex fragrance built around spikenard, Arabian myrrh and labdanum. Cassia and Canella winterana bring spice, while liquidambar and styrax add a sweet, resinous warmth. Atlas cedar, Somalian frankincense and vetiver lay down a woody, slightly green base, and the scent moves as one piece with an oriental character that dominates. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and it suits leisure time as well as evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a dense but not loud trail close to the wearer. Alkemia Magus and Parfum d'Empire Wazamba have a close profile.

Oud

6.6

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Oud is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a woody, resinous depth, with green, spicy and earthy touches. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters lean towards leisure and daily wear, with evening, nights out and business also getting votes. It reads as suited to both men and women. The top opens fresh with Douglas fir, yuzu and grapefruit. In the heart, clove, ginger and pepper add spice, softened by osmanthus and Rosa alba. The base settles on oud, sandalwood and labdanum, woody and resinous.

Kinam Elixir

8.1

Faizal Privée · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Faizal Privée Kinam Elixir is a unisex fragrance that takes a floral, spicy core and darkens it with resin, oud and smoke; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, frankincense, Thai oud, pink pepper and cypress, a resinous, woody start. In the heart, rose absolute, clove and cinnamon bring a spicy warmth, softened by spikenard and tonka bean. The base holds white ambergris, Florentine iris and saffron, with fruity and earthy touches sitting beside the smoky thread. Longevity is rated good, and sillage is good too. The dense, dark character doesn't lean toward men or women. Mancera Sand Aoud and Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady have a close profile.

Oborotsuki / 朧月

7.4

Tada Parfumeur · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tada Parfumeur Oborotsuki / 朧月 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a resinous, woody and earthy base. The top holds Thai oud, camphor and frankincense: the camphor clears the air while the frankincense adds a resinous edge. In the heart, rose otto absolute, vetiver and spikenard lean the floral side towards green and earthy. The base of orris concrete, patchouli, oakmoss and Australian sandalwood settles it into a woody, slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though few people have rated them, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone. Stirling Soap Glastonbury and Le Jardin Retrouvé Bois Tabac Virginia have a close profile.

Arcanum

7.8

Sfumato

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sfumato Arcanum is a unisex scent in which coffee, tobacco and birch tar come to the fore, giving a smoky, resinous and sweet character. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though with few votes this is only a rough guide. Its dense, warm character suggests cooler weather and evenings, and as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on women and men alike. Peru balsam, tolu balm and myrrh give the blend a resinous sweetness. Virginia cedar and cistus lay an earthy, woody base, which spikenard and ambrette seed soften. The floral side stays in the background with everlasting flower. Jovoy Psychédélique and Profumum Roma Dincanto have a close profile.

Mirabai

7.0

Centauri Perfumes · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Centauri Perfumes Mirabai is a unisex scent built around honey, cinnamon and vanillin, sweet, spicy and resinous in character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong, while its sillage sits at a moderate level. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is open to both men and women. Cinnamon, black pepper and nutmeg carry the spice, while honey, dried fruits and Bourbon vanilla absolute push it towards a gourmand sweetness. Neroli, Bulgarian rose absolute and white lotus add a floral layer. Patchouli, Indian sandalwood, frankincense and musk give it a woody, resinous, creamy base.

Gris Sultani

8.4

Ensar Oud · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ensar Oud Gris Sultani is a unisex scent that sets a fresh opening of yuzu and bergamot against a dark base of oud, vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, with most voters giving longevity a high score. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are best read as a rough guide. It is not tied to one gender and suits both men and women. The top is bright and fruity, with yuzu, bergamot, mandarin orange and blood orange. Blue lotus, rose and coffee lead the heart. The base settles into oud, vetiver, patchouli and tobacco, giving a woody, smoky, resinous ground. Aquatic and sweet accents soften that darker core. Ensar Oud Oud Sultani: Surira and Habana Ambar share a close profile.

Widowmaker

9.5

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nebiru Parfvms Widowmaker is a dense, animalic and earthy unisex scent in which rose meets oud, with floral and spicy tones wrapped in an oriental depth. Widowmaker lasts very strongly and projects strongly, and nearly all who rated its longevity found it high. Made for both men and women, its weight and intensity suit cooler weather and evening wear best. The notes read as one whole, without a top, heart and base split. Taif, Iranian and Himalayan rose build the floral side, while Borneo, Papua and Indian oud lay a woody, resinous ground. Myrrh, civet and black ambergris deepen the animalic warmth, and vanilla and orris add a creamy softness.

Tantrum

7.2

X-Ray · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

X-Ray Tantrum is a unisex scent that opens with cinnamon, violet leaf and bergamot and settles into a floral, spicy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small. Most voters suggest it for daily wear and the office, with evenings and nights out following behind. It reads as fresh and powdery, equally comfortable on men and women. The top brings cinnamon, violet leaf, bergamot, lavender, galbanum and neroli together, with the spicy, fresh side leading. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base of Tolu balm, myrrh and patchouli sweetens it and leaves a creamy, powdery finish. Memo Paris Ilha do Mel and Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia have a close profile.

Roots of Earth

6.1

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Roots of Earth is a green, earthy men's scent that opens on grass, orange leaf and lemon leaf and settles into vetiver and cedar. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Reviews rest on a small sample, so take the impression as tentative. It reads masculine. Citrus and green accords lead, with the grass giving a fresh-cut, leafy feel. The heart turns spicy and sharp through Indian bay leaf, black pepper, ginger and bay rum. The base is woody, resinous and slightly animal, built on vetiver, cedar, tobacco, labdanum and spikenard. Amouage Figment Man and Prin Kheerin / คีรินทร์ have a close profile.

Nigredo

8.1

Anna Zworykina

Floral · Green · Sweet

Anna Zworykina Nigredo is a dark-toned unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, green start with smoky, animalic and resinous depth. Oakmoss, opoponax and cognac dominate, while tuberose, osmanthus and rose soften that austerity with a floral sweetness. Frankincense, oud and castoreum leave a smoky, earthy, animalic trail, and vanilla keeps the sweetness warm. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its dense, woody build suits cooler air. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Dior Oud Ispahan and Electimuss Jupiter have a close profile.