The Perfume Library

Dòmm

7.4

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Filippo Sorcinelli Dòmm is a unisex scent that sets resinous, woody and spicy touches on a green, earthy ground, moving between fresh and gourmand. It opens with styrax, moss and patchouli, giving a green, resinous and earthy start. The heart brings jasmine and chocolate, adding a soft floral note with a hint of sweetness. In the base, bergamot, Virginia cedar and black pepper tie the citrus freshness to a dry, woody, spicy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits those who like green, woody and gourmand tones together. Ode Ona Dawn Earth and Meo Fusciuni 1# Nota di Viaggio (Rites de Passage) have a close note and accord profile.

Strawberry Cheesecake

6.4

Grandeur

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Grandeur Strawberry Cheesecake is a fruity, gourmand and creamy scent that reads like a strawberry dessert, made for women. It opens with strawberry, cheesecake and vanilla. In the heart, sandalwood, vanilla and cream soften things. Styrax and vanilla form the base. The overall feel is sweet and creamy, with a synthetic edge in the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and only a small share of voters rate either as strong. The number of votes is low, so this is not a firm verdict. The scent sits in a feminine sweetness. Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake and Zara Cocoa Sunset have a close profile.

Holygrapie

7.0

Comme des Garçons · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Holygrapie is a fresh, lightly sweet women's scent that sets a citrusy, spicy opening on a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It leans towards daily and leisure wear; most voters suggest fall and spring, with winter and summer chosen less often. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin, though the vote counts are small and these ratings are tentative. Tauer Perfumes № 14 - Noontide Petals and Mark Buxton Perfumes Black Angel have a close profile. The top opens with mandarin orange, rhubarb, black pepper and ginger, fresh and spicy. In the heart, ylang-ylang, iris, frankincense and nutmeg add a floral, powdery and resinous softness. The base of vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood forms a woody floor, and styrax sweetens it.

Aoud & Minerals

8.6

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Aquatic · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Aoud & Minerals is a unisex scent that pairs a salty, aquatic freshness with the smoky woodiness of oud. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as good, though these ratings rest on few votes. Fall, spring and summer get almost equal support, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and is also picked for business and nights out. The notes read as one whole: balsam fir, kelp and sea salt give a cool, marine feel, while pink pepper and Pepperwood™ add spice. Oud, styrax and ambergris leave a woody, smoky, slightly oriental depth beneath that freshness.

Silver

8.5

Clandestine Laboratories

Fresh · Floral · Green

Clandestine Laboratories Silver is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with a woody, resinous and smoky body. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It doesn't lean toward either gender and reads as unisex. Blue lotus, mint and thyme bring coolness, set against pine moss and green pepper. Sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and pine resin build a woody, earthy base, warmed by amber and myrrh. Spicy and animal facets add depth, and the smoky accord shows through.

gravitascapitale

6.6

Première Peau · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Première Peau gravitascapitale is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with floral and green touches and a light spicy edge sharpening the freshness. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with office use following behind. Italian primofiore lemon and Buddha's hand set a bright citrus base. Green chili adds spice, while Indian tuberose absolute brings a soft floral note. Styrax and asphalt give it an aquatic, slightly synthetic edge. Maison Alhambra Lava and Sana Jardin Jaipur Chant have a close profile.

Lava

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Lava is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built around spearmint, lavender and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike and leaves a cool, clean trail. It opens with spearmint and lavender for a crisp start. In the heart, geranium and cedarwood bring a floral and woody balance, while oakmoss and styrax settle the base into an earthy, lightly spicy ground. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords shape its character. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Montale Fougères Marines have a close profile.

Accident à la Vanille - Crème de la Berry

7.4

Jousset Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Accident à la Vanille - Crème de la Berry is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent that recalls strawberry cheesecake; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Strawberry carries the fruity side, while cream and cheesecake soften and sweeten it. Vanilla and styrax give that sweetness a warm footing, and sandalwood stays in the background, rounding out the creamy texture. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It suits anyone who enjoys rich, dessert-like scents for everyday wear, and as a unisex fragrance it doesn't lean toward men or women. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Accidental Vanille: Cream of Berries and Grandeur Strawberry Cheesecake.

Été Indien

7.3

Histoires d'Eaux · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Histoires d'Eaux Été Indien, despite its summery name, leans towards fall and winter evenings as a sweet, resinous unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It reads more feminine to most voters, though it works as unisex. It opens with lemon, bergamot and elemi resin, then moves into geranium and clary sage. The base is led by tolu balm, labdanum, styrax, vanilla and patchouli, and the citrus freshness gives way to a sweet, spicy, powdery and woody warmth. Laboratorio Olfattivo Kashnoir and Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum have a close profile.

Akasha

7.3

FreeShape

Floral · Green · Spicy

FreeShape Akasha is a floral, resinous unisex scent that opens with smoky notes, elemi resin and Calabrian bergamot. Bergamot and artemisia give a green, slightly bitter freshness at first, while smoky notes and elemi lay a resinous shadow beneath. In the heart, chamomile, cardamom, pimento and shiso build a spicy-floral picture. The base of myrrh, styrax, black tea and labdanum ties it all to an earthy, woody warmth. Akasha's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear. It sits between masculine and feminine, as a true unisex.

Celebes Wood

7.8

Mizensir · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Mizensir Celebes Wood is a unisex scent that opens on cardamom, geranium and bergamot, then turns sweet and woody through cinnamon, labdanum and vanilla. The opening pairs cardamom and geranium with bright bergamot, giving a green, spicy start. In the heart, cinnamon, white pepper, labdanum and tonka bean absolute bring out the sweetness. Bourbon vanilla absolute, styrax and Clearwood™ settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters rate them high, though the number of votes is small. The sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. Acqua di Parma Quercia has a close profile.

Berkana

7.6

Torre of Tuscany · 2012

Green · Spicy · Woody

Torre of Tuscany Berkana is a unisex scent with a green, woody and smoky character, leaning leathery and resinous for those who like something rugged and earthy. It opens on sweet vernal grass, then moves into a heart of leather, birch tar and styrax. Spicy and animal accords roughen that heart and add a smoky, earthy edge. Cedar and vetiver dry it down into a woody base. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. Initio Divine Attraction and Jovoy Private Label have a close profile.

Iris Noir (2024)

8.1

Ensar Oud · 2024

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ensar Oud Iris Noir is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, woody core in green, fruity and smoky touches. The notes read as one blend: Afghan rose otto, iris and honeysuckle build the floral side, while thyme and rosemary add a green, spicy edge. Peach and raspberry bring a fruity sweetness, and Vietnamese and Chinese oud, sandalwood and styrax give it a smoky, resinous, creamy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. With its oud and resin weight, it sits more comfortably in cooler weather and in the evening. It reads equally at home on men and women. Ensar Oud Iris Noir (2025) and Ensar Oud White Nights: Malaoke 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.

Chypre Toscano

8.2

Unique'e Luxury · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Unique'e Luxury Chypre Toscano is a smoky, leathery chypre for men and women, with leather, cedarwood and spices up front, sweetened by vanilla and frankincense. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. The dense, sweet, smoky character is easier to carry in cold weather and in the evening. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, and sits comfortably as a unisex scent. The top opens with a spicy mix of thyme, cinnamon, saffron and clove, softened by violet and lavender. At the heart, leather, cedarwood and patchouli build a woody, animalic body. In the base, vanilla, frankincense and musk close it with a sweet, smoky warmth. Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Re Profumo Alèxandros have a close profile.

Pergola

7.0

Exaltatum · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Exaltatum Pergola is a fresh, green and floral unisex fragrance that pairs garden greenery with a warm, resinous undertone. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot, ginger and grass, a cool, sharp green. In the heart, lily of the valley, hyacinth and narcissus bring a floral texture while galbanum keeps the green note going. The base of vetiver, patchouli and tree moss gives it an earthy, fougère-like footing, with beeswax and styrax adding a soft resinous touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though on few votes. It sits between masculine and feminine, and suits anyone who likes green, fresh scents. Perfumes with a close profile include YS Uzac Métaboles - Expressioniste and Nebiru Parfvms Silver Pine.

L'Oud Marin

7.5

Maksim Perfume · 2025

Aquatic · Green · Sweet

Maksim Perfume L'Oud Marin is a unisex scent that opens on kelp and laminaria and settles into a base of oud, vanilla and ambergris. The top notes of kelp and laminaria give an aquatic, green start. In the heart, styrax, cocoa, amyris and nagarmotha pull that coolness towards something resinous, earthy and faintly sweet. The base of vetiver, Virginia cedar wood and oud builds a woody frame, while vanilla adds creaminess and beeswax and ambergris bring an animal warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close to the skin and lasts a long time. The number of votes is small, so this impression is not conclusive.

Tobacco Jam (2019)

7.5

Criminal Elements · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Criminal Elements Tobacco Jam (2019) is a unisex scent that pairs tobacco, raspberry jam and suede into something sweet, smoky and a little earthy. Tobacco and raspberry jam form the core: the fruity sweetness carries a gourmand warmth, while suede and hay settle it onto an earthy, woody base. Styrax adds a resinous, faintly smoky depth, and the spicy edge stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the votes are few, so those ratings are best read with caution. Its sweet, dense build suits cooler weather. Tobacco Jam (2016) and Kilian Old Fashioned have a close profile.

White Blossom Powder

7.6

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit White Blossom Powder is a powdery, creamy white-floral built around tuberose, benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It suits leisure, nights out, daily wear and the office alike. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Tuberose, mock-orange and white blossoms form the floral core, and galbanum gives them a green edge. Benzoin, vanilla and beeswax sweeten the whole and make it creamy and soft. Cardamom adds a light spice, while cistus and patchouli provide a resinous, earthy ground.

Tabac Mystique

7.9

Katana · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Katana Tabac Mystique is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that softens the warmth of tobacco and honey with citrus and white florals; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, with longevity slightly ahead. The number of votes is small, so this impression is tentative. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. The scent moves along as one piece: tobacco, tobacco absolute and honey build a sweet, creamy base, brightened by orange and citrus notes. Ylang-ylang, frangipani and white gingerlily add a soft floral touch, while Peru balsam, styrax and vanilla bring a resinous, gourmand warmth. Green and spicy accords round it out with a fougère feel.

Gold Leather

6.8

PK Perfumes · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

PK Perfumes Gold Leather is a unisex fragrance that builds a floral, sweet and resinous character around leather and oakmoss. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine wear. Leather, tobacco and smoke bush form the dry, smoky side, while jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang soften it with floral warmth. Mandarin orange and bergamot add a fresh citrus lift, and benzoin and tonka bean deepen the sweetness. Across this long list of notes, the scent stays woody and resinous. Chanel Allure Homme and Mark Buxton Black Angel have a close profile.

1: Alkemist Pepper / Alkemist 1758

7.8

Binet-Papillon · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Binet-Papillon 1: Alkemist Pepper / Alkemist 1758 is a unisex scent led by cade juniper, pepper and patchouli, with a green, smoky character. Cade juniper and pepper give it a spicy, smoky spine, while elemi resin and styrax soften that line with resinous warmth. Cistus, patchouli and vetiver form a dry, woody base, and petitgrain and violet add a green, lightly floral freshness. As a whole it smells dry and serious, with sweetness staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind this. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and can be worn by anyone. Chapel Factory Heresy and Arte Profumi Ecclesiæ have a close profile.

Magdala

8.5

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Magdala is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that sets three myrrhs against opoponax and styrax. Kenyan, Namibian and Yemenite myrrh form the backbone, while opoponax and styrax add sweetness and warmth to the resinous base. Cinnamon and Kahili ginger bring spice, and Atlas cedar adds a dry woody edge. Orris root and muskroot give a soft, powdery frame, and the floral and oriental accords round it all off. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and about half of voters rate the sillage high. Most voters place it in leisure and evening wear, with night out close behind. It reads equally well on men and women.

Black Huszar

8.0

Terra Hungaria · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Terra Hungaria Black Huszar is a unisex fragrance with a leathery, woody and resinous character, softened by spice and floral notes. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of voters is small, so these figures are tentative. There is no season or occasion vote to lean on, so it is hard to say where it fits best; as a unisex scent it reads comfortably on both men and women. The top opens fresh and spicy with Russian sage, Provençal lavender, Guatemala cardamom and Sicilian lemon. In the heart, oud, leather, tobacco and Damask rose absolute come forward, while raspberry and iris add a soft, slightly fruity floral touch. The base of Tolu balm, sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla dries down sweet, warm and resinous.