The Perfume Library

Siberian Snow

8.0

D.S. & Durga · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

D.S. & Durga Siberian Snow is a fresh, green scent that settles into a resinous, animalic and smoky base; it has been discontinued and is marketed as a women's perfume. Spearmint, labdanum and frankincense give it a cool, resinous start. In the heart, styrax, jasmine sambac and patchouli add an earthy depth. The base of civet, opoponax and amber carries it into a spicy, animalic warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Leisure, evening, daily and office wear are all chosen in similar measure. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. Its profile is close to Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto and Byredo M/Mink.

Amber Intense / Oud Amber Intense

7.3

Fragrance Du Bois · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fragrance Du Bois Amber Intense / Oud Amber Intense is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent, with smoky oud and floral touches giving it a dense, warm character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while summer gets very few votes. Although it is unisex, voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. It opens with cinnamon, black pepper, saffron absolute and orange, a spicy-citrus warmth. In the heart, rose absolute, jasmine absolute and patchouli add a soft floral note. The base of benzoin, Peru balsam, musk and oud settles into a sweet, creamy, smoky resin.

Vapeurs Diablotines

7.6

slm - sous le manteau · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

slm - sous le manteau Vapeurs Diablotines is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around opoponax, benzoin and cistus. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. The scent comes across as one dense, warm resin: opoponax and benzoin carry the sweetness, while cistus, patchouli and clove add a spicy, woody streak. Animalic notes and castoreum bring a leathery, smoky darkness, and mandarin orange lightly brightens the weight.

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe (2015)

7.6

Oriza L. Legrand · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand Cuir de l'Aigle Russe is a unisex scent that sets a resinous, leathery character inside a floral and spicy frame, and it leans toward fall evenings. It opens with Canary Islands juniper, lavender and coriander, a fresh and spicy start lifted slightly by bergamot and davana. In the heart, immortelle, May rose and patchouli join the floral side to an earthy one. The base turns warm and resinous with labdanum, benzoin, frankincense and amber, while sandalwood and musk soften it into something powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter close behind, and evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, with a classic feel to it as well. Its profile is close to FOMO Gary's Den and Floris Mahon Leather.

Fig Extasy

7.4

Mancera · 2021

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Fig Extasy is a unisex scent that opens on fig and deepens into fig leaf, sandalwood and leather, carrying green and sweet sides together. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, summer gets a fair share, and winter is chosen least. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a good number read it as feminine, which fits its unisex label. The top is fig, ginger, black pepper and Indian frankincense. In the heart, fig leaf, thyme, lavender, cedarwood and leather build a green, spicy, woody frame. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and Siam benzoin sweetens and softens it. Câline Powerful Black and Daniel Josier Green Leather have a close profile.

A*Men - Le Goût du Parfum

7.5

Mugler · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men - Le Goût du Parfum is a sweet, spicy and clearly masculine scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The top is coriander, peppermint, lavender and bergamot, a fresh, herbal start. In the heart, red pepper, patchouli and cedarwood set the spice on a woody base. The base of styrax, coffee, tonka bean and musk pushes it towards the gourmand side, sweet and oriental, with fruity and sweet accords up front. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. More than half of voters read it as masculine. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem and Morph Cruda have a close profile.

Thé Darbouka

7.1

L'Orchestre Parfum · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Orchestre Parfum Thé Darbouka is a unisex scent built on cocoa, candied fruits and oud, where a sweet, fruity side meets resinous woods. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It leans masculine for more voters, though a feminine reading is strong too. Cocoa and candied fruits set the sweetness, while bergamot lifts it slightly. Immortelle, oud and styrax add a woody, resinous depth, and caraway leaves a spicy trace. Powdery and synthetic tones also run through the overall impression.

Accident à La Vanille

7.4

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Accident à La Vanille is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent that carries vanilla from start to finish, and it suits cooler weather and evenings best. Vanilla runs through the top, heart and base alike. In the heart, sandalwood softens the creaminess with a woody floor, and in the base styrax adds a spicy, slightly synthetic edge. The sweet, gourmand side stays in charge throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. The largest share of voters reads it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Avon Naturals - Vanilla & Sandalwood and Yves Rocher My Shiny Vanilla have a close profile.

Summer by Kenzo

7.6

Kenzo · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kenzo Summer by Kenzo is a fresh women's fragrance that sets bergamot and lemon against a powdery floral heart of jasmine, mimosa and violet; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most describe its character as feminine. It opens with bergamot and lemon, a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, jasmine, almond milk, mimosa, violet, lily of the valley and freesia bring a creamy, powdery softness. Cedar, musk and amber lay a woody, lightly sweet base. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora and Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Eliya have a close profile.

Pine Forest

7.8

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pine Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name leisure and evening wear, with office and daily use also getting a share. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens with balsam fir, black pepper and Templin. In the heart, Peru balsam, coriander, clove and juniper wood build a spicy, resinous body. The base of oakmoss, styrax and labdanum absolute pushes it towards an earthy, smoky finish. The overall feel is of a cool, dry forest.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

K de Krizia (1980) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Krizia · 1980

Floral · Green · Spicy

Krizia K de Krizia (Eau de Toilette) is a green, powdery floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best, and voters read it as clearly feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evening and night out. It reads as a classic women's scent. It has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, peach, neroli and aldehydes. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine, tuberose, rose and iris. The base adds warmth through vanilla, sandalwood, musk and leather, with woody, leathery and resinous tones. Spicy, animal and chypre accords sit alongside. Ferré by Ferré and Complice have a close profile.

Iceberg Man

8.2

Iceberg · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Iceberg Man is a discontinued men's fragrance that sets a sharp opening of lemon, nutmeg and black pepper against a sweet, woody base of sandalwood and amber. Lemon and nutmeg meet black pepper at first, then lavender, geranium and cistus absolute form the heart. Sandalwood, amber, benzoin and patchouli dominate the base, giving a sweet, gourmand, spicy and powdery character with a resinous, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading, though office and daily wear also suit it. Most call it masculine, and many find it classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Lanvin Avant Garde have a close profile.

195 a.C.

8.0

Agatho · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Agatho 195 a.C. is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, green opening of bergamot, mint and fig leaf to a smoky, resinous base of frankincense and oud. Bergamot, lemon and mint give the top a citrus lift, while fig leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, fig, cardamom and jasmine make a floral, fruity and lightly spicy bridge. The base is led by frankincense, oud and cedarwood, with leather and patchouli settling it into a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, and business settings also suit it. Voters read it as more masculine, though it remains unisex. SweDoft Rasputin and nBitor Santalla have a close profile.

Santal de Mysore

7.6

Serge Lutens · 1997

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Serge Lutens Santal de Mysore is a sweet, woody and resinous unisex scent that pairs sandalwood with spices, benzoin and styrax. The notes read as a single whole: sandalwood sits at the centre, while caraway and spices add a dry, gently warm edge. Benzoin and styrax soften it towards a resinous sweetness, and the animal accord adds depth in the background. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Karl Lagerfeld KL (Eau de Toilette) and Sospiro Deep Ocean Amber have a close profile.

Nanban

7.5

Arquiste · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Arquiste Nanban pairs black tea, saffron and Malabar pepper with myrrh, coffee absolute and Spanish leather, a spicy, woody, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with black tea and Chinese osmanthus alongside the warm spice of saffron and pepper. In the heart, myrrh, coffee absolute and leather come forward, with sandalwood softening them. The base of styrax and frankincense leaves a resinous, smoky, slightly animal warmth. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall and winter dominate the season votes, and evening, leisure and night out are the favoured occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine to voters, though it is classed as unisex. Hamdani and Gritti Florian have a close profile.

Tonkin Musk

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Reckless (Parfum)

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Reckless is a clearly feminine perfume whose floral, sweet character is deepened by spice and a powdery woody tone. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though daily and business wear get votes too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and orange for a bright citrus lift. The heart builds a floral body from neroli, May rose, Grasse jasmine and geranium. In the base, vanilla, musk, cinnamon and benzoin leave a sweet, spicy warmth. Roja Parfums Reckless (2011) Eau de Parfum and Reckless Essence de Parfum have a close profile.

Quandoley 805

7.7

Maison Noir · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Noir Quandoley 805 is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that opens on olive oil, cistus and pink pepper and settles into oud, benzoin and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place and summer well behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. It begins with olive oil, cistus and pink pepper, then frankincense, ylang-ylang and styrax carry the heart into a smoky, resinous direction. The base is led by oud, benzoin and vanilla, drying down to a gourmand, spicy sweetness softened by floral and fruity tones.

Venenum Kiss

7.5

Ex Nihilo · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Venenum Kiss is a sweet, spicy and powdery feminine scent led by amber, sandalwood, saffron and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and also works at the office. Most voters find it feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Neroli and rose absolute set a floral base, while saffron and nutmeg add spice. Suede and davana soften it, and styrax brings a resinous weight. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla leave a warm, sweet, woody and oriental feel. Amado Amber Royal and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.

Jaïpur (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Boucheron · 1994

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Boucheron Jaïpur Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that opens with fresh fruit and settles into a sweet, powdery, woody floral bouquet; it has been discontinued. Plum, pineapple, apricot and peach give a lively fruity opening, with freesia leading into the florals. The heart is led by peony, jasmine, rose and orchid, while orris root adds a soft powdery touch. In the base, musk, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and close on a warm, oriental-woody note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Half of the character votes call it feminine. Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Toilette and Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Eureka (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Reinvēnted · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Reinvēnted Eureka Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, pairing coffee and spice with sweet, balsamic warmth; it has been discontinued. It opens with coffee, violet leaf and bergamot, a slightly green and bitter start. The heart brings jasmine, cardamom, black pepper and nutmeg, so the floral side is kept in check by spice. The base of tolu balm, patchouli, sandalwood and styrax leaves a creamy, sweet, earthy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and few choose summer. It suits leisure, evenings and daily wear, and works at the office too. It reads evenly between masculine and feminine. Lalique Noir Premier - Or Intemporel 1888 and Chérigan Iris Coffee have a close profile.

Amber Oud

7.5

Nicolaï · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nicolaï Amber Oud is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with davana, mugwort and lavender. In the heart, saffron, patchouli, oud, Atlas cedar and cinnamon build a spicy, woody body. The base of amber, labdanum absolute, styrax, tonka bean absolute and musk leaves a sweet, resinous warmth, with animal and floral touches in the accords.

Day for Night

7.9

Prada · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Prada Day for Night is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and woody character, its powdery and creamy side softened over a leathery base. Patchouli and styrax lead at the start, and amber in the heart sets a resinous warmth that runs through the scent. Leather and musk sit underneath, and over time it settles into a creamy, powdery, oriental sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, night out and evening get equal weight as occasions; it reads feminine to most voters, though a fair share call it masculine. Prada Marienbad and Phaedon Double Patchouli / Patchouli Indonésien have a close profile.