The Perfume Library

Trimerous

7.8

Jorum Studio · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jorum Studio Trimerous is a unisex scent built around cloudberry, juniper and thyme, pairing a fruity sweetness with a spicy, woody frame. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between the two. As a whole it is floral and fruity in its sweetness, carried by nectarine and bergamot. Juniper, thyme and pink pepper add spice. Suede and oud lay down a leathery, woody base, which vanilla and musk soften into something creamy and powdery.

222 (2014)

7.4

Le Galion · 2014

Floral · Green · Spicy

Le Galion 222 (2014) is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, green start with a powdery, resinous, leathery woodiness, and it is chosen most in fall and spring. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Cashmere wood and violet open it, with myrrh, styrax, white musk and lavender in the heart. Vanilla, leather, sandalwood and oakmoss form the base. The floral freshness gradually gives way to an earthy, smoky warmth.

Santal Précieux

7.6

Caron · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Caron Santal Précieux is a warm, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it reaches those nearby without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, and the scent sits comfortably on either. The notes read as one whole: Australian and New Caledonian sandalwood and amyris form a woody base, while milk pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. Ceylonese cinnamon, cumin and pink pepper add spice, rose and geranium bring a soft, powdery floral side, and leather leaves a leathery edge.

Carnation

7.7

Maison Mona di Orio · 2006

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Maison Mona di Orio Carnation is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy character with woody, powdery and smoky depth; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though it is also worn through the other seasons. Evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, with a sizeable minority calling it masculine. It opens with bergamot, geranium and gillyflower. In the heart, lily, violet and ylang-ylang carry the floral side while woods add a dry backbone. The base of ambergris, musk and styrax closes it on an animal, leathery, smoky warmth. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Cuir Fétiche and Chanel Cuir de Russie (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Calahorra

8.2

Woha Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Woha Parfums Calahorra is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green citrus character with a spicy, resinous woody base. It opens with papyrus, Jamaican pepper and green mandarin orange, cool, green and lightly spiced. In the heart, rosewood, sugar cane and hamamelis soften it with a touch of sweetness. The base of styrax, Indian myrrh and Java patchouli carries it into a resinous, woody and earthy finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. It reads more masculine to voters, though it is classed as unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Green Lunar and January Scent Project Treebuoy have a close profile.

Manteuse

7.6

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Manteuse is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet body against leather, resin and animalic notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with honey, Italian bergamot and white blossoms. The heart holds orris root, leather, cistus, vanilla and sandalwood, where the powdery, leathery side comes forward. In the base, musk, styrax, patchouli and animalic notes leave it resinous, spicy and woody. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick fall and spring most, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads both ways. Its profile is close to Francesca Bianchi Cuir Soyeux and Dorin Bureau du Roi.

Silver

7.5

Saskia Diez · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Saskia Diez Silver is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, green and powdery character, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Juniper, cardamom, coriander and bergamot lead at the top, so spice and citrus coolness are there from the start. Magnolia, iris, violet and jasmine soften the heart, while water lily and ginger add freshness and a little warmth to the floral layer. Cedar, vetiver and musk set a woody, clean base, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the whole. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. Some find it feminine and others masculine, so it sits between the two. Baldessarini Uomo and Creed Cèdre Blanc have a close profile.

Basilica di Assisi

8.2

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Filippo Sorcinelli Basilica di Assisi is a unisex fragrance that sets citrus and floral freshness against a sweet, resinous and smoky warmth. It opens with styrax, tonka bean, benzoin and amber, a sweet, resinous base. In the heart, labdanum, rosa alba, patchouli and dried fruits add a floral, fruity softness. Bergamot, petitgrain, lemon and frankincense run through the base, pairing the citrus with an incense-like haze; spicy, woody and powdery tones sit alongside. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and reads as neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between.

Wild Carrot Oud

5.7

Bohoboco · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Bohoboco Wild Carrot Oud is a spicy, woody, smoky unisex scent where cinnamon, carrot and oud meet leather and earth. It opens with cinnamon, bergamot and carrot; in the heart, cedarwood, oud and dry woods build a woody frame. The base leans on leather, animalic notes, soil, tobacco and styrax, settling into a resinous, earthy, smoky character, with a synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine, though it is unisex. Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie and Rasasi Ashaar pour Homme have a close profile.

Ferré by Ferré (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 1991

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Gianfranco Ferré Ferré by Ferré Eau de Toilette is a floral, chypre-leaning scent for women that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Peach, bergamot and neroli open it fresh, with aldehydes and green leaves adding lift. In the heart, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang carry the floral weight while oakmoss gives the chypre backbone. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and spices dries down sweet, powdery and resinous. Krizia K de Krizia and Halston Halston have a close profile.

Woman Pure (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Jil Sander · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Jil Sander Woman Pure Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and powdery floral with a classic chypre feel, aimed at feminine wearers; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Evening, daily wear, business and leisure all get a similar share of votes. It is described most often as feminine and classic. It opens fresh with bergamot, galbanum, leaves and aldehydes. The heart is a dense bouquet of rose, jasmine, tuberose and gardenia. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of vetiver, cedar and oakmoss. Jil Sander Bath & Beauty and Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs have a close profile.

Soleil de Jeddah Afterglow

7.6

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah Afterglow is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around frankincense, myrrh and Bourbon vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Votes on masculine and feminine character are close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with bergamot and tangerine, softened by frankincense and chamomile. Myrrh, orchid and amber form the heart, with vetiver, benzoin, vanilla and styrax underneath, settling into a spicy, woody, leathery sweetness.

Thichila

7.9

Parfum Prissana · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Parfum Prissana Thichila is a floral and spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and evening and leisure wear stand out. It reads closer to masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The notes come across as one whole rather than in stages: tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute and rose form a floral backbone, while saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg warm it with spice. Frankincense, myrrh, Thai oud and Mysore sandalwood add a resinous, woody, smoky depth, and civet leaves an animal trace.

Magnum Iris

8.2

Béjar · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Béjar Magnum Iris is a fresh, powdery floral with a sweet, creamy and woody side, an easy unisex scent for everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so people close by notice it without the room filling up. Most voters suggest spring, with summer and fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business all get similar support. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with vetiver, iris, immortelle and raspberry: fresh, lightly fruity and dry. In the heart, tonka bean absolute and ylang-ylang add sweetness and a creamy softness. The base of styrax, Virginia cedar and orris concrete settles into a powdery, woody finish.

Fuel0987

7.7

Perfume.Sucks · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Perfume.Sucks Fuel0987 is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall evenings. It opens with fuel, tar, oud and spikenard in a harsh, synthetic way. In the heart, tolu balm and caramel sweeten and soften that edge, though the fuel stays present. The base of labdanum, leather and styrax dries down resinous and animalic, with spicy and woody tones leading. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character. Lattafa Khalid and Arte Profumi Bois Sacré have a close profile.

Peau d'Espagne (2022)

7.5

Oriza L. Legrand · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand Peau d'Espagne (2022) is a dark-leaning unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy core against resinous, smoky and leathery tones. The top holds rose, vervain, bergamot and neroli, and the heart brings clove, sandalwood and lavender forward. In the base, styrax, benzoin and birch settle it onto a resinous, smoky, leathery ground. The animal accord keeps the floral side from turning soft. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. It is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. More voters call it masculine or classic than feminine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

Oriento

7.7

Jeroboam · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jeroboam Oriento is a woody, spicy-resinous unisex scent with a floral and fruity heart, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next. It is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings, while office and daily wear sit well behind. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with styrax, lemon and saffron, a resinous, spicy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and apple carry the floral and fruity sweetness. Patchouli, musk and sandalwood then settle it into a woody, oriental base. Its profile is close to Roja Parfums Amber Aoud Absolue Précieux and Ramón Monegal Faïsa.

Dark Matter

8.5

Elixir Attar · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Elixir Attar Dark Matter is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens on clove, saffron, cardamom and ginger, with bergamot and blackcurrant softening the spice. The heart turns floral and sweet with honey, date, Taif rose and jasmine sambac. The base dries down on oud, labdanum, vanilla and patchouli, while animal and leathery tones stay in the background throughout. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. Prin Arsalan and Nishane Mana have a close profile.

ARC

8.0

Mallo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mallo ARC is a unisex fougère that builds a fresh, green opening of holy basil, rosemary and Aleppo pine over lavender and Himalayan jasmine; it has been discontinued. ARC is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer also getting votes; it is chosen most for leisure and evenings, though office and daytime wear follow close behind. It leans masculine, with some voters reading it as feminine or classic. The top notes of holy basil, Mexican mint, Aleppo pine and rosemary open fresh, green and spicy. Lavender and Himalayan jasmine add a floral softness in the heart. Styrax, Siam benzoin, cypriol and oakmoss leave a woody, resinous, animal depth at the base.

Black Angel

7.3

Mark Buxton Perfumes · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mark Buxton Perfumes Black Angel pairs citrus freshness with a powdery, resinous sweetness; it is classed as feminine and suits spring through autumn. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It sits comfortably across leisure, evening, daily and business wear, and most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Mandarin orange and ginger open fresh and spicy. In the heart, orris root and jasmine add a floral, powdery softness. Patchouli, amber and styrax close it with a woody, resinous, sweet trail. I Am Sicily Gelsomino and Birkholz Portraits of Portofino have a close profile.

Olympia Music-Hall Le Parfum

6.8

Histoires de Parfums · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Histoires de Parfums Olympia Music-Hall Le Parfum is a citrusy, floral and sweet unisex scent that most voters place in fall. It opens with the fresh citrus of orange, lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, freesia, rose and peony form a floral layer, while saffron and black pepper add spicy warmth. The base settles on suede, vanilla and chocolate for a sweet, leathery floor, with patchouli and frankincense pulling it toward smoky wood. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Fall leads, followed by winter and spring, with summer picked least. It is chosen about equally for daily wear, evenings and nights out. Voters lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Ligea La Sirena (Eau de Toilette) and Purple Ink share a close profile.

Giardino di Ercole

8.3

Agatho · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Agatho Giardino di Ercole is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, though it wears comfortably in spring too. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, while summer trails far behind. It sits close to leisure and evening wear, and reads more masculine than feminine. It opens fresh and green with bergamot, juniper berry and lavender. The heart turns spicy and resinous with frankincense, saffron and black pepper. The base of sandalwood, amber and patchouli adds a woody, smoky, oriental foundation. Lattafa Mohra and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Al Bashiq

8.0

Nabeel

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nabeel Al Bashiq is a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent that opens on cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with oud and frankincense at its heart. Cinnamon, saffron and cardamom come first, with leather and pine giving the opening a hard edge. At the heart, oud, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum build a heavy, resinous core. The base brings amber, tobacco, vanilla and patchouli; the scent sweetens but stays smoky, animalic and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most voters. Montale Oudrising and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Let's Pretend

7.3

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Etat Libre d'Orange Let's Pretend is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, pairing a fresh, fruity side with a floral heart. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and saffron, so citrus and spice come first. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, peach and jasmine sambac absolute add a sweet floral note. Styrax, benzoin and cedar settle the base into something creamy and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Voters choose it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and call its character modern. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between.