The Perfume Library

Sweetie Aoud

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that most voters pair with fall and winter, and with evenings and nights out. It opens with a lift of bergamot and artemisia, then moves to cistus and May rose. The base is where it settles: oud, labdanum, frankincense, patchouli and cardamom lead. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a woody, resinous, smoky warmth underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Parfums with a close profile include The Dua Brand Scrumptious and Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif.

Dubai - Rimal (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Rimal Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet and resinous unisex scent led by cinnamon, saffron and vanilla, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. Its strength and longevity are rated very high, and the sillage is strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a small part. It is mostly recommended for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. The top opens with cinnamon, saffron and nutmeg for spice, softened by vanilla and fruity notes. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and frankincense add a floral, resinous layer. The base leans on oud, amber and leather, with caramel rounding it off. Moresque Scirocco and Nabeel Maghateer have a close profile.

Supremacy in Oud

8.1

Afnan Perfumes · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy in Oud is a unisex fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings, where sweet, spicy notes meet a smoky, woody texture. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick winter and fall, favouring evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with nutmeg, lavender and saffron in a spicy start. Sweet notes and oud take over in the heart, and musk and patchouli settle it onto an earthy, woody base. Initio Oud for Greatness and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale have a close profile.

Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان

7.1

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان is a fresh, fruity women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with coconut, pineapple and citrus notes, and the heart of frangipani, jasmine and ylang-ylang adds a soft floral touch. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and white musk lead, while sweet notes push it towards a creamy, powdery gourmand feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with some voters also choosing it for work and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Gas Bijoux Ensoleille Moi and Lolita Lempicka Elle L'Aime have a close profile.

Yaringa

8.0

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Parfums d'Elmar Yaringa is a fresh, watery unisex scent suited to spring and summer days, pairing kelp with the sweet creaminess of coconut. The top holds kelp, myrtle, vanilla and coconut, which bring out its aquatic and green side. In the heart, white thyme, cedar, salt and passion fruit add a spicy, fruity touch. The base of woody notes, musk and sweet notes softens everything and closes on a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is recommended mainly for leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine, modern and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably between the two. Its profile is close to Lengling No 1 - El Pasajero and Jovoy Gardez-Moi.

Dahaab Saafi

7.9

Bait Al Bakhoor

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bait Al Bakhoor Dahaab Saafi is a soft unisex scent with a floral, sweet, gourmand character, rounded out by powdery and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes after, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with some leisure wear as well. It is unisex, though voters read it as slightly more feminine than masculine. It opens with rose, vanilla and sweet notes. In the heart, musky, powdery and woody notes soften it, and the base joins vanilla with floral notes and magnolia. The overall impression is a spicy-tinged, oriental, creamy and sweet florality.

L'Eau Froide

7.0

Serge Lutens · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide is a unisex scent that reads fresh and citrusy, with aquatic and green touches and a spicy, smoky trace behind them. Spices and pepper sharpen its coolness, frankincense draws a smoky backdrop, and the mineral notes give it a cold, clean feel. Sweet notes soften the structure slightly, while the woody accord stays in the background. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes on its character are split closely between masculine and feminine. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Percival and Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt.

Ameer Al Oudh

7.3

Lattafa

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around saffron, myrrh and sandalwood, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Saffron, raspberry and myrrh open it, while sandalwood, jasmine and lilac sit in the heart alongside woody notes. The base of vanilla, cedarwood, ambergris and musk leaves it sweet, resinous and slightly smoky, with an animal edge in the accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. Penhaligon's As Sawira and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad have a close profile.

Royal Dubai

7.6

The Nose Behind · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Nose Behind Royal Dubai is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out perfume. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Some read it as masculine and others as feminine, with a slight lean towards masculine. It opens with black pepper, cinnamon and ylang-ylang, so the spice comes first. The heart brings Atlas cedar, plum, patchouli and violet, adding a fruity, floral softness. The base of woods, sweet notes and musk settles into a gourmand, creamy and woody warmth.

Dubai - Oud

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent led by Indian oud, saffron and black pepper. It opens with black pepper, saffron and frankincense, while bergamot and lavender soften the edges a little. Rose, jasmine and myrrh come forward in the heart. Indian oud, vetiver, tobacco and vanilla settle at the base, leaving a smoky, leathery and earthy warmth. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine, though it is made for anyone. Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Patina

6.6

Roberto Ugolini · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Roberto Ugolini Patina is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a resinous, woody base. It opens with ylang-ylang, honey, mango and cedarwood, so the floral and fruity side is sweet from the start. In the heart, myrrh, gaiac wood, gurjum balsam and iris add a spicy, resinous depth. The base of benzoin, sandalwood and vanilla carries it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen by few. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Voters read it as slightly more masculine than feminine, though many call it feminine.

Al Rayhan

8.2

Attar Collection · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Attar Collection Al Rayhan is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, citrusy opening with a powdery, creamy and sweet floral body, suited to spring and summer and to relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly call it feminine, though modern and masculine each get a fair share. It opens on citrus zest, mango and white blossoms; the heart turns to white rose, jasmine, violet and tangerine, with praliné adding sweetness. White musk, powder and lokum settle it into a soft, creamy base.

Abjar

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

The Spirit of Dubai Abjar is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, building a woody, resinous and smoky character on a warm oriental base. It opens with nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with bitter almond and apple sweetening the spice. In the heart, Indian oud, leather, honey and cedarwood bring out the smoky, leathery side. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli, ending sweet, woody and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or night out. The character votes lean masculine and classic. Nabeel Al Bashiq and The Spirit of Dubai Baz have a close profile.

Azure Royal

8.5

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ahmed Al Maghribi Azure Royal is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, easy to wear for daily use, leisure and the office. It opens with pear, orange and sweet notes that give a fruity freshness. Freesia and rose add a soft floral heart, and musk, cedarwood, ambroxan and ISO-E-Super settle it onto a clean, woody base. The fresh accord leads, with sweetness and a little spice in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and favour it for daily wear, leisure and work. It leans somewhat masculine, though it also reads as modern and unisex. Escada Especially Escada and Montale Rendez-Vous à Paris have a close profile.

Insomnia

7.5

Kinetic Perfumes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kinetic Perfumes Insomnia is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy side against a spicy, leathery and woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead, with office wear not far behind. Around half of voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Fresh and aquatic accords open with lemon and juniper berry, while leather and tobacco add a spicy edge. The heart holds cypriol, marine notes and patchouli. In the base, woody notes, sweet notes and amber warm and soften it, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through. Kenzo Kenzo Homme and Fragonard L'Aventurier have a close profile.

Gaya

7.3

Anfas · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Anfas Gaya is a unisex fragrance that ties fruity, gourmand sweetness to spice and wood, with a character that reads both masculine and feminine and spreads across spring to autumn. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick spring, then autumn, and lean towards leisure time and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it pulls neither way. It opens with mango and pear for a sweet fruit start, while cardamom and aniseed add spice. In the heart, milk, liquorice, cedar and oud build a creamy, woody base. The base of amber, sweet notes, woods and iris closes it warm and oriental. Pantheon Sempre Mio and Sospiro Il Padrino have a close profile.

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.

Kajal Homme II

7.6

Kajal · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kajal Homme II is a woody, sweet men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon to a lavender and spice heart. Citrus leads at the start, with green notes and orange blossom softening the freshness. In the heart, lavender, rosemary and clary sage give it a fougère feel, clove and cinnamon add spice, and peach brings a light fruitiness. The base rests on sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, rounded off by musk and sweet notes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and business use also getting votes, and most voters read it as masculine. Nina Ricci Ricci-Club and Milano Cento Milano Cento have a close profile.

Acqua di Cuba

7.6

Santa Maria Novella

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Cuba is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the warm, sweet smokiness of spices, tobacco and honey; it has been discontinued. Citrus fruits and cardamom come first, then spices, tobacco and honey in the heart build a sweet, smoky warmth. In the base, dry woods, clary sage and sweet notes settle it onto a woody, resinous footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is close behind, and it suits leisure time and evenings. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, but its unisex character is clear. Xerjoff Don and Jacques Zolty Cubata have a close profile.

Il Colore del Vento

8.2

Nobile 1942 · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Nobile 1942 Il Colore del Vento is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days, opening with citrus and spice before settling into a creamy, sweet gourmand base. Cardamom, ginger, coriander and black pepper bring spicy warmth, lifted by lemon. In the heart, bergamot sits alongside coffee, caramel and champagne, while amber, vanilla and white musk give the base a sweet, creamy footing. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. Autumn and winter get the most votes, with spring not far behind, and leisure, evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine and modern, though it is a unisex scent. Kerosene Unknown Pleasures and Nishane Ani X have a close profile.

Un Matin au Jardin - Agrumes en Fleurs / Citrus Flower

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Agrumes en Fleurs / Citrus Flower is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that leans towards spring and summer and easygoing everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light trace. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Most see it as feminine. Mandarin orange and orange open it, with neroli and thyme in the heart and sweet notes at the base. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, with green and fruity touches alongside, and the sweetness settles in gently underneath.

Al Bashiq

8.0

Nabeel

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nabeel Al Bashiq is a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent that opens on cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with oud and frankincense at its heart. Cinnamon, saffron and cardamom come first, with leather and pine giving the opening a hard edge. At the heart, oud, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum build a heavy, resinous core. The base brings amber, tobacco, vanilla and patchouli; the scent sweetens but stays smoky, animalic and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most voters. Montale Oudrising and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Watan

7.2

Anfas · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Anfas Watan is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out, sweet, resinous and woody in character. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out, evening and leisure the leading occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Labdanum and oud open it, with nagarmotha and floral notes in the heart. Sweet notes and musk soften the base, leaving a gourmand, slightly animalic warmth. The accords run floral, sweet and oriental. Floris Honey Oud and Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams have a close profile.

Scrumptious

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Dua Brand Scrumptious is a unisex scent that sets cardamom, juniper and oud against sweet notes, spicy, woody and resinous in character. Spicy and woody tones carry it: cardamom, juniper and cumin sit alongside cedarwood. Frankincense and labdanum add a resinous, smoky warmth, while sweet notes and May rose turn it gourmand with a soft floral edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out fit it best. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Roja Parfums Sweetie Aoud and MariaL Yours Deeply have a close profile.