The Perfume Library

Mogao

7.8

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Green

Pryn Parfum Mogao is a unisex scent that sets the spiced citrus of tangerine, star anise and cinnamon against leather and frankincense; it has been discontinued. Citrus and spice lead: tangerine, mandarin orange and orange brightness meets the warmth of star anise, cinnamon and Sichuan pepper. Osmanthus and orange blossom add a floral sweetness, while Lapsang Souchong tea draws a smoky edge. Leather, frankincense and resins settle it onto a woody, earthy and slightly animalic base. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Its spicy, smoky build makes it a characterful scent that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. Parfum Prissana Dunhuang and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a similar profile.

Fragrance Number 05 - Spring (Eau de Parfum)

6.2

Dedcool

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Dedcool Fragrance Number 05 - Spring Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as moderate, so it stays close to the skin yet remains noticeable for much of the day. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough indication. It opens with bergamot, cedar and star anise, and the heart of frankincense, lemon and geranium adds a green, floral note. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss settles it onto a woody, earthy, chypre footing. Freshness leads, while the sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Electimuss Auster and Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water have a close profile.

In Love Again Fleur de la Passion

6.4

Yves Saint Laurent · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again Fleur de la Passion is a fresh, fruity floral for women, setting citrus brightness against a sweet, spicy warmth. Grapefruit, raspberry, blackcurrant and fruity notes give it a juicy, lively fruit side. Passion flower, magnolia, peony and rose build the floral core, star anise and cassia add a spicy edge, and sandalwood, vanilla and musk leave a soft, sweet, woody finish. A green note stays in the background. Its longevity is rated good, though few people have voted. It has been discontinued. Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again and Brecourt Off to Ibiza have a close profile.

Kheneen Al Fekr

8.3

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Kheneen Al Fekr is a unisex fragrance that ties a floral, fruity sweetness to the smoky, resinous depth of oud. It opens with star anise, which gives a spicy first impression, and cherry blossom in the heart carries the scent into a sweet, floral and fruity register. Oud takes over in the base: woody, earthy and smoky, rounded by creamy and animal tones over an oriental foundation. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand may be enough. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings, though there are no season votes to confirm it. It sits between masculine and feminine. Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Myan Oud and Fragrance Du Bois Pure Oud have a close profile.

Papyrus in Acacia

7.3

Scents of Wood · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Papyrus in Acacia is a floral, woody fragrance softened by sweet, spicy and powdery shades; sold as a men's scent, voters find it both feminine and masculine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, then winter; it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and also suits the office and nights out. The scent reads as one whole: star anise and cypriol give a spicy, woody edge, with Java vetiver grounding it in earthy dryness. Orris concrete and Indian tuberose absolute add a powdery floral softness, while tonka bean absolute brings a creamy sweetness.

Anice Verde

7.8

Tuttotondo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tuttotondo Anice Verde is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and evenings out. Voters choose it most for leisure, followed by a night out, evening, daily wear and business. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, neither heavy nor faint. It reads as unisex and sits comfortably on both men and women. The top opens with gardenia, star anise, plum and hawthorn, giving a green, spicy freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and orchid carry the floral side, softened by sandalwood. The base of heliotrope, benzoin, amber and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

Love Never Dies

5.5

Jeanne Arthes · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jeanne Arthes Love Never Dies is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, rose and vanilla, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a tentative reading. It is positioned as a women's perfume; there are too few votes to say which seasons or occasions suit it. It opens with blackcurrant, lemon and star anise, a fruity freshness with a faint spice. The heart of leaves, rose, lily of the valley and jasmine forms a floral core. In the base, rosewood, sandalwood, amber and vanilla sweeten it and carry it toward a powdery, slightly animal warmth, with a synthetic edge. Ulric de Varens UDV pour Elle and Mexx Mexx Woman (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

True Star Men (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Tommy Hilfiger · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Tommy Hilfiger True Star Men Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh pink grapefruit, lemon blossom and star anise, then turns sweet with leather and vanilla. The opening is citrusy and fresh, with pink grapefruit and lemon blossom; freesia adds a soft floral touch and star anise a spicy one. In the heart, orris root brings a powdery veil. The base of leather, vanilla, sandalwood and saffron settles into a sweet, woody and leathery finish, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are tentative. The balance of fresh and sweet keeps it close to everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Dolce & Gabbana 18 La Lune and Jennifer Lopez Still (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Esoteric (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Alyssa Ashley · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Alyssa Ashley Esoteric Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance in which jasmine and orange blossom rest on a powdery, sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so the scent stays close to the skin. Presented as a women's fragrance, Esoteric has a calm, soft character. Jasmine and orange blossom open in the top with a floral note, and cashmere in the heart carries that softness on with a powdery feel. In the base, musk, ambergris, star anise and vetiver take over; the scent turns sweeter and settles into a woody, oriental warmth. Birkholz Secret Rendezvous and Câline Nuit de Musc have a close profile.

Whispers of Admiration

8.1

House of Sillage · 2017

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

House of Sillage Whispers of Admiration is a fruity, gourmand floral for women, opening with peach, bergamot and coconut and settling into a sweet floral heart and a vanilla base. Those who rate it find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With its sweet, powdery character it reads clearly feminine. It opens with star anise, peach, bergamot, coconut and clementine, fresh and sweet at once. In the heart, peony, candied apple, violet and gardenia add a soft floral note. The base of musk, cashmere wood, vanilla, heliotrope and amber dries down creamy and oriental. Strenesse Strenesse and Gale Hayman Delicious Vanilla have a close profile.

Clémentine & Épices / Clementine & Spices

7.1

Yves Rocher · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Yves Rocher Clémentine & Épices / Clementine & Spices sets bright clementine against the warmth of ginger, cinnamon and clove, and it is unisex. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. As a whole it smells fresh and citrusy, resting on a fruity sweetness. Clementine leads, while star anise, coriander, cinnamon and clove add a spicy, slightly gourmand edge that softens the freshness. Mugler A*Men Ultra Zest and Spezie de Medici have a close profile.

Black & Silver

6.5

Omerta

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Omerta Black & Silver is a men's fragrance where bright citrus meets a sweet, spicy, leathery base, with a fruity and gourmand streak running through it. It opens with bergamot and citron for a sharp citrus lift. In the heart, olive blossom, star anise and gaiac wood push it towards spicy and woody. The base of tobacco, leather and tonka bean adds sweetness, with powdery and animalic shades coming through. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Few votes have been cast, so those ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a masculine scent.

Pure Sensual Orchid

7.9

LM Parfums · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Unica

7.9

Adolfo Dominguez · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Adolfo Dominguez Unica is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around star anise, pink pepper and jasmine sambac. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes makes this only a rough guide. It is presented as a women's perfume. It opens with star anise, shiso leaf and pink pepper, giving a spicy, green freshness. The heart of jasmine sambac, purple peony and patchouli forms a floral body. In the base, musk, cedarwood and praliné finish it with a woody, powdery and creamy softness.

Soleil Vanille

7.0

Parfümerie Brückner · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfümerie Brückner Soleil Vanille is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand, a vanilla-led floral made for women. It opens with coconut and star anise. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris and praliné sit together, with the iris giving the floral side a powdery softness. The base of benzoin and Bourbon vanilla settles into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick it for leisure, with night-out and evening wear close behind, and some also wear it for business.

Mauboussin pour Lui

6.8

Mauboussin · 2012

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Mauboussin pour Lui is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around ozone, cedar needle and lavender. The top opens crisp with ozone, cedar needle and lavender. Tarragon, star anise and caraway in the heart add a spicy, slightly herbal edge. The base of amber, oakmoss and ebony settles it onto a woody, earthy footing, while the accords also carry fruity and sweet touches, a powdery side and a fougère line. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it is mostly noticed up close. The vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It is made for men. Azzaro Pure Lavender and Tom Ford Beau de Jour (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Copacabana for Men

7.4

Cuba

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cuba Copacabana for Men is a fresh citrus and aquatic scent for men, set against spice, leather and tobacco. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: neither faint nor room-filling. Voters recommend it equally for daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport and evenings out also getting a share. Lemon and bergamot open it with bright citrus. In the heart, olive blossom and star anise add a spicy softness, and leather and tobacco leave a woody, faintly sweet warmth at the base. Fruity and synthetic tones sit quietly behind the freshness.

Azzaro pour Homme Summer 2015

7.0

Azzaro · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Azzaro pour Homme Summer 2015 is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a fruity and woody side that gives it a light, summery feel. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, though that rests on only a few votes. It is made for men and has been discontinued. Cranberry, orange and ginger give it a lively, fruity start. Lavender and star anise bring a chypre and fougère character, while patchouli adds a woody depth. Realm Realm Men and Lancôme Hypnôse Homme Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Taom

7.1

Kintsugi Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kintsugi Perfumes Taom is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a spicy, woody base. The top holds star anise, grapefruit, bergamot and elemi resin, so the citrus starts bright with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, cognac, sea salt, artemisia and Sichuan pepper add a fruity sweetness that softens the spice. The base of ambergris, cedarwood and vetiver leaves a dry, woody trail. Its profile is close to Dior Homme Sport and Creed Aventus Cologne.

Myan Oud

8.5

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Myan Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets oud's woody, spicy and smoky character on a resinous, earthy base. It opens with black pepper and star anise for a spicy start, softened by fruity and herbaceous notes. In the heart, oud, rosewood and cedarwood build a woody core; in the base, oud meets almond and turns creamy. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, so a light hand is enough. The vote count is small, so treat these ratings as a rough guide, though it is clearly a dense scent. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Crassna Oud (Extrait de Parfum) and Hind Al Oud Kheneen Al Fekr have a close profile.

Perle Rare Grey

6.2

Panouge · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Panouge Perle Rare Grey opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and star anise and settles onto oud and leather, a fresh but resinous scent made for men. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin and unfolds slowly. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a masculine fragrance. The opening is fruity and fresh from bergamot and blackcurrant, with star anise adding spice. In the heart, jasmine sambac, mint and narcissus bring a soft floral note. The base of oud, leather, frankincense and musk is resinous, leathery and woody, while powdery and creamy touches soften the sweetness. Louis Vuitton Matière Noire and Gucci Gucci Première (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2006

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2006 is a masculine oriental that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, grapefruit and star anise give a bright, lightly sweet opening. In the heart, ginger, white pepper and nutmeg bring the spice forward. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, bamboo and amber settles it onto a warm, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong, with most voters giving high marks, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Yves Saint Laurent Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2007 and Al Rehab Khaliji (Perfume Oil) have a close profile.

In Love Again Jasmin Etoilé

7.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again Jasmin Etoilé is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets mandarin orange and jasmine against the light sweetness of starfruit. The top is mandarin orange, star anise and blackcurrant, opening fresh and fruity. Starfruit and jasmine lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and cedar sweeten the base and close it on a woody, powdery warmth. Its longevity is rated good, though that rests on only a few votes. It was made as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Dior Dune Sun and Cacharel Promesse have a close profile.

Nankun Kodō

7.8

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sultan Pasha Attars Nankun Kodō is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance built around star anise, cinnamon, clove and oud; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as a single whole rather than unfolding in stages. Star anise, cinnamon and clove bring warm spice, blended with the resinous tones of frankincense and Siam benzoin. Hinoki cypress, Mysore sandalwood and patchouli lay down a woody, smoky foundation, while heliotrope adds a soft floral touch and musk with black ambergris give an oriental warmth. Fenugreek and black caraway deepen the spicy side. It suits those who enjoy dense, resinous, woody fragrances.