The Perfume Library

Harrods H Mamba

7.7

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Harrods H Mamba is a unisex perfume where sweet, resinous warmth meets smoky leather and woody tones, with a dense, intense character. Osmanthus gives a floral opening; in the heart, amber and orris root soften the sweetness and add a powdery depth. In the base, leather, oud and styrax dominate, and the scent settles into a spicy, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits nights out and evenings best. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Cuir Majesté and Oud Malaki have a close profile.

Velvet Exotic Leather

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Exotic Leather is an oriental fragrance for men that moves from a fresh opening into a sweet, spicy, smoky leather-and-resin character. The top is rum absolute, davana, clary sage and hyssop, giving a fresh, slightly herbal start. In the heart, Laotian cinnamon, Turkish rose and leather bring the spice and the leathery side forward. The base of Spanish cade juniper wood, styrax, labdanum and tobacco dries down smoky, resinous and sweetly warm. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, though business and daily use also get votes. It reads mostly masculine. Bentley for Men Intense and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Neroli

8.0

Roja Parfums

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Neroli is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around bergamot, petitgrain, neroli and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon for citrus brightness, while petitgrain adds a green edge. In the heart, neroli and orange blossom soften with violet and geranium. The base of musk, frankincense and oakmoss leaves a powdery, lightly spicy finish.

NüWa (2013)

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Roja Parfums NüWa is a unisex chypre that sets a floral, spicy and woody character against smoky, leathery and animal tones; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as sitting between the two, with a classic feel. It opens with lemon and bergamot, and a floral heart of rose, jasmine and osmanthus follows. The base is dominated by birch, ambergris, oakmoss and vetiver, with clove, cumin and black pepper adding spice and labdanum and styrax adding resinous warmth. Rochas Femme and Roja Parfums Diaghilev have a close profile.

Nilmalee / นิลมาลี

7.8

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Prin Nilmalee / นิลมาลี is a dark, dense unisex scent that sets a floral and green character against animal, resinous and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Jasmine absolute, Indian tuberose absolute and gardenia absolute form the floral core, with violet leaf adding a green edge and lotus and orange blossom a creamy softness. Underneath, Indonesian oud, civet and patchouli bring an animal, earthy weight, while cumin and myrrh add a spicy, resinous darkness. Sweetness stays in the background, behind the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close, so it sits somewhere in between.

Beyond Rose

7.6

Clinique · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clinique Beyond Rose is a sweet, spicy rose: a floral core wrapped in resinous, woody and slightly powdery warmth, made for women. It opens with freesia, white pepper and maté, fresh with a faint bite. In the heart, rose oil and rose absolute join osmanthus and styrax to form the floral centre. The base of labdanum, benzoin and amber leaves a sweet, resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer also get a fair share. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and sits close to daily and office wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Porpora and Al Haramain Arabian Treasure have a close profile.

Pyroclasm

6.9

Beaufort · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Beaufort Pyroclasm is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a smoky, resinous and woody base. The top notes are rust, saffron, grapefruit and black pepper, so the grapefruit's brightness meets spice and a metallic edge. The heart holds frankincense, mineral notes and elemi resin. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, cistus and cade juniper bring out the smoky, woody side as it dries, while green and synthetic tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen most for leisure. More voters find it masculine and modern, though some read it as feminine. Amouage Search and Rammstein Waidmanns Heil have a close profile.

Adjatay - Cuir Narcotique

7.7

The Different Company · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Different Company Adjatay - Cuir Narcotique is a unisex scent that pairs sweet, spicy florals with leather, turning creamy and animalic as it settles. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. It does not sit clearly on one side: it reads between feminine and masculine. Mandarin orange and ylang-ylang open it, with tuberose, heliotrope and jasmine in the heart. The base of styrax, sandalwood and leather sets a woody, leathery ground, which tonka bean and musk soften and sweeten.

Moschino pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Moschino · 1990

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Moschino pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic-leaning masculine scent that moves from a citrusy, green start into a spicy, woody and leathery base; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Autumn and winter lead, spring follows closely, and summer is the least chosen season. Leisure, evening and night out share the occasions fairly evenly. Most voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. The top holds rosemary, lavender, bergamot, clary sage and green notes. In the heart, caraway, jasmine, rose and orris root add a soft floral layer. The base is led by leather, oakmoss, cedar and amber, giving the scent an animal, earthy and smoky edge.

Resina

7.1

Avant-Garden Lab · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Avant-Garden Lab Resina is a resinous, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Some find it feminine, others masculine, so it sits in the middle on gender. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as one whole. Opoponax, frankincense, myrrh, labdanum and vanilla stand out on a resinous, sweet, smoky base. Star anise and ginger add spice, while jasmine sambac brings a soft floral touch. The coffee notes darken it. Xerjoff Groove Xcape and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (2009) have a close profile.

Cuero Hombre (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

La Martina · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

La Martina Cuero Hombre Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that leans towards fall and winter, pairing leather and wood with a bright citrus lift; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure and evening wear best, and is also seen as fine for daily and office use. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lavender, fresh and citrusy. The heart of styrax, patchouli and cedarwood builds a spicy, earthy, woody body. In the base, vanilla and coumarin add sweetness while leather carries the leathery character. Guerlain Héritage and Armaf Derby Club House have a close profile.

Krissana / กฤษณา

8.3

Prin · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Prin Krissana / กฤษณา is a dense unisex scent that layers spice, resin and smoke over a floral, sweet core; it has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac absolute, champaca and rose absolute form the floral line. Cinnamon, clove, cumin and black pepper add a spicy warmth, while amber, benzoin and myrrh build a resinous, sweet base. Thai oud and patchouli pull the whole toward woody, earthy and smoky territory. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Aramis Perfume Calligraphy and Parfum Prissana Thichila have a close profile.

Mirach (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Mirach Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, and it spreads across autumn, winter and spring. It opens with Damask rose, Sicilian neroli, Italian saffron and nutmeg. White oud, Bulgarian rose and patchouli form the heart, and Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and Cambodian oud settle it into a sweet, woody, oriental character, with a spicy edge and a fresh touch running through it. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick evening and night-out wear; autumn, winter and spring draw similar support, while summer trails behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so the scent reads as open to either. Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo and Tiziana Terenzi Mirach Attar have a close profile.

Osang

7.7

Mendittorosa · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mendittorosa Osang is a warm, dense unisex fragrance that sets a sweet floral side against resin, spice and smoky wood. It opens soft and sweet with meadow flowers, heliotrope and honey, while fenugreek absolute adds a faintly herbal edge. In the heart, myrrh, benzoin and labdanum build a resinous warmth, with Sichuan pepper and nutmeg bringing spice. The base of amber, oud and animalic musk pulls it toward an earthy, smoky, creamy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads as balanced between the two. Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) and LM Parfums Black Oud (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ideal One

4.7

Maison Margiela · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Maison Margiela Ideal One is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy and woody character and leathery, smoky edges. Orange, Calabrian bergamot and elemi resin open it on a fresh note. Lavender and orange blossom form the heart, while gaiac wood, vanilla, styrax and cypriol settle it onto a sweet, resinous and smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads mostly masculine, though many also call it modern. Philipp Plein No Limit$ and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 have a close profile.

Cuir Fleurissant

8.2

Angelos Créations Olfactives · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Angelos Créations Olfactives Cuir Fleurissant is a unisex scent that pairs floral notes with leather, with a smoky, powdery character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters read it as more masculine and classic. It opens with bergamot and neroli alongside violet leaf and aldehydes, with birch tar casting a smoky shadow from the start. At the heart, orris, violet and rose build a powdery floral core, and the base of leather, castoreum, vanilla and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous finish.

Sweet William

6.8

Carner · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carner Sweet William is a unisex scent that moves from a spicy opening into a powdery, creamy, sweet floral, best suited to spring and autumn, relaxed days and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it neither sits close and fades nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure, evening and daily wear leading the occasions. Votes lean towards feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with galangal, cardamom and white pepper, so spice and freshness come together at first. In the heart, Comorian ylang-ylang, rose water and tobacco flower add a soft floral note. Florentine iris and vanilla absolute leave a powdery, creamy, sweet warmth at the base.

Soleil Neige Parfum

8.4

Tom Ford · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tom Ford Soleil Neige Parfum is a unisex scent that softens bright citrus with a powdery, creamy and sweet floral layer. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, with autumn close behind and winter the least chosen. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with bergamot zest, bergamot and mandarin orange for a fresh citrus lift. The heart turns to rose absolute, orange blossom absolute and white blossoms, giving a powdery floral feel. The base of benzoin, vanilla, amber and musk is sweet and creamy, while labdanum and styrax add a light spicy edge.

Quintessentially Amber

8.5

Sultan Pasha Perfumes · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Sultan Pasha Perfumes Quintessentially Amber is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it holds its own in busy rooms and on cool evenings. Most voters pick evening, then night out. Leisure and daily wear trail behind, and business gets the fewest votes. Amber and sandalwood lead, while benzoin, labdanum and vanilla soften them into a creamy sweetness. Spices and rose add warmth, and patchouli with vetiver lays a woody base underneath.

Aurum

7.8

Moresque · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

Moresque Aurum is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent built around saffron, myrrh and oud, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, night out and leisure the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. A saffron opening gives way to a heart of styrax, fir balsam and myrrh, which turns resinous and smoky. The base of oud, patchouli and gaiac wood settles into an earthy, woody floor, while the green and spicy touches keep the weight in check. Robert Piguet Oud and Franck Boclet Ashes have a close profile.

Café Ambre Noir

8.8

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Café Ambre Noir is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that opens with rum and coffee and deepens into vanilla, benzoin and castoreum. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The rum and coffee opening softens into hyacinth, tobacco, tea rose absolute and spices at the heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin, labdanum and patchouli build a sweet, resinous, earthy bed, while oud and gaiac wood carry the smoky woodiness. Serge Lutens Bornéo 1834 and Frapin Caravelle Épicée have a close profile.

Orchidée de Minuit

7.2

Chloé · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chloé Orchidée de Minuit is a sweet, spicy floral for women that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail without filling the room. Most voters place it in the evening or on a night out, with spring a distant second and summer well behind. It reads mostly feminine, and many also call it modern. It opens with white orchid, rum and clove: a floral start with spice and a faint boozy warmth. Jasmine, benzoin and styrax in the heart turn it towards a resinous sweetness. Vanilla absolute, patchouli and musk settle the dry-down into a creamy, woody base.

Florentia

7.6

Paglieri · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Paglieri Florentia is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; it is worn for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. It opens with Italian bergamot, clove and rose. In the heart, leather, iris, Java vetiver, styrax and cedarwood come forward; in the base, patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean, myrrh and amber close it with a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. A smoky, woody backdrop runs through it. Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman and Tom Ford Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vetiverus

7.2

Avant-Garden Lab · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Avant-Garden Lab Vetiverus is an earthy, woody and slightly smoky unisex scent built around Haitian vetiver, patchouli and clove, and it suits fall and the cooler months best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and office use also named. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine, so it stays open to both. As a whole it is spicy, resinous and woody. Haitian vetiver and patchouli carry the weight, clove and coriander add spice, and bitter orange with osmanthus absolute bring a fruity, floral lift. Labdanum and styrax give a leathery, animal warmth, which ambroxan and white musk soften.