The Perfume Library

Ambre Gris

7.6

Balmain · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Balmain Ambre Gris is a sweet, spicy floral oriental with a powdery, resinous and slightly smoky character, made for women and now discontinued. It opens with bergamot, tagetes, cinnamon and pink pepper, a bright layer of spice. In the heart, myrrh, davana, everlasting flower and tuberose add a warm floral note. The base of gaiac wood, styrax, white musk and ambergris settles into a soft, woody, resinous finish. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. Evening, daytime and nights out get similar support. Most voters read it as feminine. Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose and Dior Ambre Nuit have a close profile.

Torino24

7.7

Xerjoff · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Xerjoff Torino24 is a fresh, fruity floral whose sweetness is softened by a creamy feel, and it reads as unisex. It opens with plum, mango, bergamot and mandarin orange, a bright and juicy fruit impression. In the heart, orange blossom, pink lotus and styrax bring the floral side forward. White musk, moss and patchouli settle underneath, leaving a creamy, lightly earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, though it also gets worn to the office and on nights out. Feminine votes run slightly ahead, but masculine and modern votes are strong too, so it sits between the two. Alexandria Fragrances Turin 24 and Giorgio Armani My Way Ylang have a close profile.

Ô Hira

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hot Water (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Davidoff · 2009

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Davidoff Hot Water Eau de Toilette is a fresh, spicy fragrance for men, with a fruity, lightly sweet and woody streak that suits casual and daily wear. It opens on basil and absinth, and patchouli, bell pepper and pimento lead the heart. Styrax and benzoin sweeten the base and pull it toward an oriental warmth; overall it sits between fresh and spicy, with a slightly synthetic shine. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with evening and business not far behind. Half of voters read it as masculine. It has been discontinued. Diesel Only the Brave Tattoo and Lattafa Asad have a close profile.

Geranium pour Monsieur

7.2

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Geranium pour Monsieur is a fresh, green and spicy take on geranium, made for men. Chinese geranium and the cool edge of mint and peppermint set the tone from the start; cinnamon and clove add warmth, while sandalwood and frankincense lay a woody base underneath. Fresh, green and woody accords lead, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and classic, though some also find it modern. Heeley Menthe Fraîche and Electimuss Silvanus have a close profile.

Nuit de Bakélite

7.9

Naomi Goodsir · 2017

Floral · Green · Spicy

Naomi Goodsir Nuit de Bakélite is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that suits evenings out and the days of fall and spring. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads open to either. It starts with angelica root, saffron and galbanum, green and spicy. Indian tuberose, davana and ylang-ylang bring a floral weight to the heart. In the base, birch tar, cade juniper wood, labdanum and styrax leave a smoky, earthy, leathery trail as it dries.

Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody, resinous unisex scent suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out as the favoured occasions, while summer comes last. It reads more masculine and classic than feminine or modern. It opens with cypress, grapefruit, bergamot and cardamom, while cinnamon and saffron deepen the spice. In the heart, tobacco, oud and cedarwood build a woody base, and the dry-down settles into a smoky, animal warmth of leather, amber and vanilla. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Montale Oudrising have a close profile.

Brocéliande (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Brocéliande Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of lemon and bergamot against the sweet warmth of ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, landing somewhere between gourmand and spicy. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, then winter, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the most named occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The top is lemon, lime and Italian bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, ginger, cinnamon and coriander seed bring the spice, softened by iris. The base turns sweet with caramel and vanilla, while castoreum and civet add an animal, creamy depth.

Whisky Nobile

7.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Nobile is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets arabica coffee, whisky and cocoa on a woody, smoky base. It opens with arabica coffee, orange blossom and frankincense; in the heart, styrax, whisky and cocoa make it sweet and resinous. The base of vetiver, leather, oud, vanilla and saffron leaves a spicy, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out stand out. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

Perfume Calligraphy Rose

8.1

Aramis · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose pairs Turkish rose absolute with myrrh, labdanum and frankincense, making a floral, spicy and resinous unisex scent. It opens with saffron, oregano and honeysuckle, and in the heart sets the rose beside myrrh, styrax and French lavender. The base holds labdanum, frankincense, musk and ambergris. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and oriental, with woody and smoky tones weighing down the rose's floral side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters place it in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out. More voters find it feminine, though a good number call it masculine. It has been discontinued, and it has a close profile to Maria Candida Gentile Sideris and Balmain Ambre Gris.

Farah / Harâm (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Brecourt · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Farah / Harâm Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous scent, its fruity and gourmand side wrapped in a woody, oriental base. Bergamot, styrax and Ceylonese cinnamon open it, then honey, date, cedar and leather come together in the heart. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum dry it down, while musk and Siam benzoin soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and pick evening and night out as the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine.

Raspberry Dictator

6.8

Marc Gebauer · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator is a unisex scent that sets raspberry against leather and vetiver, fruity at first and smoky underneath. The top holds Sicilian mandarin orange, raspberry and ginger, so the sweetness of the fruit is sharpened by spice. In the heart, black pepper, iris and frankincense come forward, while the base is dominated by leather, musk, Haitian vetiver and styrax. A sweet, synthetic fruitiness sits on a smoky, leathery ground. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex perfume. Al Haramain Leather Oudh and brudi Sek. have a close profile.

Versace pour Femme Dylan Blue

7.2

Versace · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Versace pour Femme Dylan Blue is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet side and a mostly feminine character. It opens with Granny Smith apple, blackcurrant sorbet and clover. In the heart, jasmine sambac, eglantine rose and peach add a sweet floral note, and the base of blond woods, musk and patchouli settles it softly. The synthetic accord gives it a clean, modern feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business come up most often. Most voters call it feminine, followed by modern. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Parfum Floral and Police The Queen have a close profile.

Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3

8.7

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3 is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around benzoin, leather and juniper. It opens with artemisia and bergamot, then moves into May rose and cistus. The base is dense with benzoin, cardamom, leather, juniper and saffron, drying down sweet, spicy and woody, with a smoky, leathery depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out. More voters read it as masculine than feminine. Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 1 and Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud have a close profile.

Old Fashioned

7.7

Kilian · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Old Fashioned is a unisex scent that balances a fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice, resin and smoke. It opens with davana and wheat absolute, which give a warm, fruity-sweet start. In the heart, immortelle absolute and cedarwood build a woody frame, and in the base styrax and tolu balm turn it resinous and smoky, softening the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share find it feminine.

Reckless pour Homme (Parfum)

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Reckless pour Homme is a clearly masculine scent where a fresh, citrusy opening settles into a spicy, woody and smoky base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next and summer last. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, and it also gets worn to the office. Voters call it masculine and classic. The top is lemon, bergamot, lavender and laurel. In the heart, May rose, cistus and Grasse jasmine add a floral softness. The base brings cedarwood, vetiver, cinnamon and clove, giving it a spicy, resinous, smoky depth. Among the accords, fresh and green are balanced by the woody side. Jo Adams Bold Majesty and Roja Parfums Goodman's have a close profile.

Woody Mood

7.7

Olfactive Studio · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olfactive Studio Woody Mood is a sweet, spicy woody unisex fragrance, with resinous, earthy and smoky shades that suit the cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; masculine leads the character votes, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with bergamot, ginger and saffron, with clary sage alongside. In the heart, sequoia, black tea and frankincense build a woody, resinous body. The base of styrax, patchouli, cocoa and leather turns the sweetness towards a leathery warmth. Les Folies du Parfum Nemea and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Cuir Ottoman

7.7

Parfum d'Empire · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman is a sweet, smoky, resinous leather scent with a unisex character, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is hardly chosen at all. Evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Leather, birch and frankincense give it a smoky, dry backbone. Benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean and tolu balm sweeten and soften that edge. Iris adds a powdery touch, while Egyptian jasmine brings a floral light.

Kokain Black Intense

7.7

Rammstein · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Rammstein Kokain Black Intense is a smoky, resinous and sweet unisex scent built around saffron, frankincense and myrrh; it has been discontinued. It opens with saffron, frankincense and myrrh, spicy and resinous from the start. The heart brings smoked tea, styrax and prunol, and the base of resins, Cuban tobacco and birch tar leaves a woody, leathery, smoky foundation. Sweetness softens that hard edge but keeps the oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Though unisex, nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Asdaaf Majd al Sultan and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Black Lacquer

7.7

Tom Ford · 2024

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Black Lacquer is a woody, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out are the moments it is chosen for. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; around half of voters read it as masculine, with modern next. As a whole the scent feels synthetic and smoky: vinyl and wood lacquer meet spicy black pepper and frankincense. Cedarwood, vetiver and fir needle build the woody side, while rum and apricot soften the edges and add a little sweetness. Zara WO/02 Wood Street and Montale Greyland have a close profile.

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence

7.2

Bvlgari · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Bvlgari Man Terrae Essence is a woody men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with earth, resin and a touch of smoke, leaning towards leisure and evening wear. It opens with bright, tart Calabrian citron and calamondin. In the heart, orris concrete and vetiver turn the scent drier and earthier. The base of styrax and earthy notes builds a resinous, lightly smoky floor, softened by sweet and spicy tones. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter a step behind, and leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Santa Maria Novella Nostalgia and Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey have a close profile.

Qatar

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roja Parfums Qatar is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and sweet frame deepened by resin, spice and smoke. It opens with citrus notes, and the heart of violet, pear, peach, Grasse jasmine and May rose gives a fruity floral softness. In the base, vanilla, oud, patchouli, labdanum and styrax dominate, and the dry-down settles into a sweet, woody, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine, though it also draws feminine votes. Roja Parfums Kuwait and Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Black Tier have a close profile.

La Collection d'antiquités 1505

8.3

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Pride La Collection d'antiquités 1505 is a discontinued unisex fragrance with a warm, sweet, spicy character that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good. More voters call it masculine, but a fair share find it feminine, so it reads open to both. Saffron and black cherry open it with a fruity, spicy note. The heart brings frankincense, osmanthus and amyris. The base of gaiac wood, styrax, balsam and cypriol sets a woody, smoky, oriental ground. A gourmand sweetness runs through all of it. Kai Porten Parfums Privés Cherry X and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Papilefiko

7.9

Nishane · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nishane Papilefiko is a unisex fragrance that carries cardamom, coriander and jasmine into the green, resinous air of Provençal lavender and fir balsam. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and sits comfortably in leisure hours too. Voters read it as closer to masculine. It opens with citrus notes, cardamom and coriander, fresh and spicy. In the heart, jasmine, artemisia and lavender balance floral and green tones. It dries down onto fir balsam, styrax and moss, a woody, resinous base, while a fruity, sweet side stays in the background.