The Perfume Library

Green After Shave

8.1

Don Draper

Fresh · Floral · Green

Don Draper Green After Shave is a fresh, green men's scent with an aftershave feel, leaning towards everyday wear. Overall it reads fresh and green, with a floral, sweet and spicy layer on top. Menthol brings coolness and pepper adds a dry edge, while woody notes and sweet notes soften them. Powdery and creamy accords smooth it out, though a synthetic tone is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters call it masculine, with some calling it classic and others modern. No single season dominates, though spring edges ahead, and voters mostly pick it for daily and leisure wear. It is also seen as suitable for the office.

The Persian Gold

7.8

Attar Collection · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Attar Collection The Persian Gold is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, works for leisure too, and is chosen less for the office or daily use. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top has powdery notes and tea rose, and the heart adds caramel and rose syrup sweetness. The base holds vanilla, nutmeg and patchouli. A fresh, powdery, creamy surface sits over a gourmand, spicy warmth. Bait Al Bakhoor Dahaab Saafi and bugatti Fashion Vaniglia Pura have a close profile.

The Mysterious Garden

7.2

Jean Poivre · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Poivre The Mysterious Garden is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy, creamy and woody base, and it leans towards fall and winter. It opens with fruity and sweet notes alongside cinnamon, saffron and cardamom. In the heart, rose and iris rest on cedarwood, sandalwood and creamy notes. The base of musk, tonka bean and vanilla softens and sweetens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer comes last. It suits leisure time, evenings and nights out better than the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Blue Musk / Velvet Oriental Musk and Widian Black IV have a close profile.

Wajd

7.7

Swiss Arabian · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Swiss Arabian Wajd opens with apple and Turkish rose over a fruity sweetness, then deepens into patchouli, iris and amber in a unisex scent. Wajd wears strong, with very strong longevity and a clear trail. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer less favoured. It is chosen for nights out and evenings. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though it stays unisex. The opening is led by apple, Turkish rose and fruity notes, giving a floral, fruity first impression. In the heart, patchouli and iris add a powdery depth. The base of amber, balsam, sweet and musky notes settles into a creamy, spicy, oriental sweetness.

Tobacco Rush

8.4

Afnan Perfumes · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Tobacco Rush is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around tobacco, lavender and oud. Tobacco Rush has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick winter, then fall, and it sits most comfortably on night-out and evening wear. It opens with woody and spicy notes alongside tobacco. Lavender and sweet notes join the spices in the heart, and cedar, amber and oud settle at the base. The overall feel is sweet, oriental and smoky, with animal and leathery touches in the background. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Ajmal Bakhoor Khas have a close profile.

Maghateer

8.1

Nabeel

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Nabeel Maghateer is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy and resinous character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and mostly choose it for a night out or an evening. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with coffee, bergamot, cinnamon and cardamom for a spicy warmth, with roses and candied fruits sweetening the top. In the heart, oud, leather, sandalwood and vanilla come forward, and in the base amber, labdanum and musk carry on the woody, smoky, leathery feel. The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Fakhama and The Spirit of Dubai Aamal have a close profile.

Yaa Gaali

7.6

Bait Al Bakhoor

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bait Al Bakhoor Yaa Gaali is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy character that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top holds vanilla, spicy notes and woody notes; the heart brings floral notes, musky notes and tea. The base settles into sweet notes, spicy notes and oud. The overall impression is floral, sweet and oriental, with woody and powdery tones behind. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as the votes are close. Ajmal Rose Wood and Bait Al Bakhoor Dahaab Saafi have a close profile.

Tiger Eye Power

8.8

The Fragrance · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Fragrance Tiger Eye Power is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon against the warmth of jasmine, saffron and ginger. It opens with a sparkling citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit. The heart of jasmine, saffron, iris, rose and ginger adds a floral, spicy warmth. In the base, sweet notes, patchouli, mossy notes and musk soften the scent and settle it onto a woody ground. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and lightly spiced. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It leans neither masculine nor feminine, so it suits women and men alike. Mes Bisous A Wondrous Flight and Majouri 1982 have a close profile.

Tenerife

8.0

Superz.

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Superz. Tenerife is a fresh, floral unisex scent that links bright mandarin orange and citrus to the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. It opens with mandarin orange, white blossoms and citrus notes, while spicy and sweet notes come in at the heart. Vanilla, amber and aromatic notes soften the base, and the accords also carry a powdery, creamy side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. Voters call its character masculine and modern in equal measure, with feminine votes close behind.

Oud 74

7.4

Swiss Arabian · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Swiss Arabian Oud 74 is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around Indian and Malayan oud. The scent is oud from start to finish: Indian oud runs from the top through to the base, joined in the heart by Malayan oud. In the base, amber and sweet notes soften it. Sweet, spicy and woody accords lead, while oriental, resinous, animal and leathery tones add depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays go a long way. It suits men and women alike, especially those who like dense oriental fragrances. Ensar Oud Hindistan Kala and Montale Aoud Night have a close profile.

Red Temptation Men

7.3

Zara

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zara Red Temptation Men is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, sweet notes and orange, then softens into amber and hedione. At the start, saffron and orange bring a spicy brightness over the sweet notes. In the heart, amber and hedione come forward, with evernyl underneath. The overall feel is floral and sweet; gourmand, powdery and creamy tones are balanced by an oriental, woody line, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote count is small, so this reading should be taken with caution. Value for money is rated highly. It is described as a men's fragrance. Zara For Him Red Edition and Louis Varel Extreme Rose have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition Extreme

8.2

Al Haramain

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition Extreme is a unisex fragrance that opens with bergamot and green notes and moves into the sweet, resinous warmth of pineapple, melon and amber; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and mention it most for nights out and evenings, then daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it leans neither way. It opens bright with bergamot and green notes. In the heart, the fruity sweetness of pineapple and melon meets cedarwood and amber. The base of vanilla, musk, myrrh and woody notes leaves a spicy, oriental warmth.

Accento Luminoso

8.8

Sospiro · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Accento Luminoso is a fresh yet sweet floral-woody unisex fragrance built around citrus and fruit; it has been discontinued. It opens bright, with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and pineapple, while apple and blackcurrant soften the freshness. In the heart, jasmine and ylang-ylang add a floral side alongside sweet and woody notes. The base deepens the sweetness with tonka bean, vanilla and amber, wrapped in sandalwood and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters find it long-lasting, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with no clear gender lean. Birkholz Portraits of Portofino and Maison Asrar Regent have a close profile.

Awraq Al Oud

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Lattafa Awraq Al Oud is a unisex fragrance that pairs rose, saffron and oud in a sweet, spicy oriental style; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and floral with rose, saffron and aldehydes. Oud and sweet notes form the heart, and amber and musk soften the base. Sweet, spicy, woody and oriental accords dominate, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out get the most votes, though some wear it for daily and business use too. Afnan Mukhallat Abiyad and Lattafa Maahir have a close profile.

Alujain

7.0

Kajal · 2017

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Kajal Alujain is a unisex oriental that sets a floral core against spicy, resinous and leathery tones. A rose opening moves into iris and geranium in the heart, and the base gathers sweet notes, amber, musk and woody notes. The floral side is balanced by earthy, animal and leathery accords, giving a warm, full-bodied oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. The sample is small, so these ratings are tentative. Afnan Mukhallat Abiyad and Rasasi Oudh Al Abiyad have a close profile.

Neroli Blanc L'Eau de Cologne

7.6

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger Neroli Blanc L'Eau de Cologne is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a distant third. It suits daily wear and leisure time best, and it can also work at the office. Most voters read it as feminine. In the top, orange blossom, grapefruit and bergamot give a citrus freshness. The heart of jasmine, rose and tea adds a soft, green-floral touch. In the base, woods, sweet notes and musk sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody footing.

Delicious Candy Apples Ripe Raspberry

6.8

DKNY · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

DKNY Delicious Candy Apples Ripe Raspberry is a discontinued women's fragrance that turns apple and raspberry into a fresh, sweet, gourmand fruit scent. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and suits calm, light everyday wear. Most voters do not rate its staying power as high. It opens with Granny Smith apple, raspberry and lime, a tangy, fresh start. Peony, magnolia and sweet notes give the heart a soft floral touch, and cola in the base pushes it towards a sugary, gourmand finish. Fresh, floral, fruity, sweet and gourmand accords sit side by side. Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves and La Rive Sweet Woman have a close profile.

Lôant Collection - Lômusk

5.1

Santi Burgas · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Santi Burgas Lôant Collection - Lômusk is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around metallic notes, silk and ambergris; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong while the sillage stays weak, so it sits close to the skin and lasts a long time. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading. Votes on character split evenly between masculine and feminine. The scent reads fresh and aquatic overall: metallic notes add a cool edge while sweet notes soften it. Silk and ambergris lay a floral, powdery, lightly woody base, with spicy and synthetic tones staying in the background. Demeter Fragrance Library Spacewalk (Cologne) and Calvin Klein Reveal have a close profile.

Amber Is Great

7.5

Zimaya

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Zimaya Amber Is Great is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity sweetness with a gourmand, woody warmth. It opens with amber, fruity notes and sweet notes. Fruity notes carry through the heart, while fresh and ozonic notes lighten it. The base settles into patchouli, musky notes and vanilla; spicy, powdery and oriental accords soften the sweetness as it dries. The overall feel is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its value for money is rated very highly. It suits both men and women and sits between heavy and fully light.

Hypnôse Elixir Envoûtant

8.8

Lancôme · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Lancôme Hypnôse Elixir Envoûtant is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance built around jasmine sambac, white blossoms and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a small group of voters has rated them. It is classed as a women's scent, and its sweet, oriental character leans towards a warm, dense feel. It opens with amber and jasmine sambac. In the heart, sweet notes and white blossoms turn it into a creamy floral. The base settles into vanilla, woody notes and vetiver, with citrus and spice accords staying in the background. Bogner Woman No. 1 and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Khulasat Al Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Al Haramain

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Al Haramain Khulasat Al Oud Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a smoky, leathery oriental shade over citrus and floral notes. It opens with sweet notes, rose and fresh notes. The heart brings in citrus, leather, smoky and woody notes, while the spicy and earthy accords deepen it without making it harsh. In the base, labdanum, musky notes and amber soften it and turn it sweeter. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. Most voters pick winter, fall and spring, with summer a minority choice. It is chosen most often for evenings, and daily wear comes close behind. Orientica Bakhoor and Ajmal Aatifa have a close profile.

Abel

7.5

Hemcael

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hemcael Abel is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a creamy texture and a slightly synthetic sheen. The top holds vanilla, orange and apple, so the first impression is sweet and fruity. In the heart, tagetes and jasmine carry the floral side. The base of vetiver, musk, oud and sweet notes softens everything and settles it onto a creamy footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so that reading is tentative. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and wears as a true unisex. Câline Madame Chérie and Avon Vanilla Soft Musk (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tropical Shade

7.6

Monkoku · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Monkoku Tropical Shade pairs oud, passion fruit and saffron with leather, giving a fruity, sweet and smoky unisex fragrance. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, so expect a scent that carries and lasts through the day. The vote count is small, so treat this as an early impression. It reads unisex and suits men and women alike. The top opens with oud, passion fruit, cistus, saffron and leather, where fruity sweetness meets spice and a leathery edge. The heart of oriental rose, benzoin and vanilla adds a creamy, sweet softness. The base of patchouli, Akigalawood®, sweet notes and smoky notes settles into a woody, smoky finish.

Mystery Saffron (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Superz.

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Superz. Mystery Saffron Extrait de Parfum is a unisex fragrance that sets Iranian saffron and rose over a sweet, creamy, spicy gourmand base. It opens with rose and Iranian saffron. In the heart, iris, cardamom and vanilla sit alongside blackcurrant and sweet notes, softening that opening. The base settles into tonka bean, sandalwood, cinnamon, and musky, creamy and leathery notes, with a synthetic sheen running through the sweetness. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. Its rich, full profile reads neither masculine nor feminine. Fugazzi Vanilla Haze and Sphinx Horchata de Vanille share a close profile.