The Perfume Library

Cèdre-Iris

8.0

Affinessence · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Affinessence Cèdre-Iris is a resinous, powdery woody unisex scent that most voters place in fall, spring and winter. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, evening and business wear are almost evenly split. In character it sits between feminine and masculine. As a whole it runs on a woody, resinous line: Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and Texas cedar build the dry frame, while gaiac wood adds a smoky edge. Florentine iris absolute brings a soft, powdery floral touch, and benzoin adds a sweet, creamy warmth. Frankincense and myrrh round it out with spicy, resinous depth.

Gentlemen Only Intense

7.1

Givenchy · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense is a sweet, spicy men's scent that links a sharp opening of black pepper, birch leaf and green mandarin to the warmth of leather, patchouli and tonka bean. The opening carries a dry, slightly green edge from black pepper and birch leaf, softened by the fruity green mandarin. In the heart, Texas cedar, patchouli and leather build a woody, leathery core, while tonka bean, amber and frankincense sweeten it and pull it towards a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and business are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly masculine. It has been discontinued. Armani Code Profumo and Sapil Bound for Men have a close profile.

Midnight Train

8.3

Prada · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Prada Midnight Train is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character over a woody, powdery and creamy base, suited to evenings and the colder months; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant second and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. The notes read as a single whole: amber, Spanish citrus fruits, Texas cedar and Indonesian patchouli. Amber and patchouli give it a sweet, resinous, earthy warmth, cedar adds a woody frame, and the citrus lightens that density a little. The powdery, creamy side softens the sweetness.

Peau de Bête

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Liquides Imaginaires Peau de Bête is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs civet, castoreum and leathery notes with cypriol and spices, giving an animal, smoky character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. Rook Perfumes Rook and Gini Quality of Flesh have a close profile. The scent as a whole is woody, earthy and leathery. Atlas cedar, Texas cedar, gaiac wood and patchouli build the woody base, while cumin, Madagascar pepper and parsley seed add a spicy edge. Styrax brings a resinous warmth, and skatole and civet sharpen the animal side.

Quarzgrau

7.9

Grauton Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau is a fresh, green, woody unisex scent with spicy, resinous and smoky edges, suited to spring and autumn days, leisure time and the office. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. The most common character vote is masculine, though it sits comfortably in unisex territory. It opens with frankincense and black pepper, resinous and spicy. Three kinds of cedar form the woody core in the heart. Vetiver, patchouli and ambergris underneath add an earthy, smoky depth. The overall feel is cool, dry and cleanly synthetic.

Exultat

7.6

Maria Candida Gentile · 2009

Floral · Green · Sweet

Maria Candida Gentile Exultat is a unisex scent where violet and wood meet on a green, powdery base, with a resinous, slightly smoky edge. It opens with Sicilian orange, Brazilian bitter orange and Brazilian lime alongside Somalian frankincense, so bright citrus is softened by a resinous note. In the heart, violet leaf and violet take over, bringing the green and powdery character. The base of Haitian vetiver, Texas cedar and precious woods sets a woody, faintly smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It suits settings from daily wear to evenings, and votes are split on whether it reads feminine or masculine.

Oud Luwak II

8.4

Areej Le Doré · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Oud Luwak II by Areej Le Doré is a unisex scent that suits cooler evenings best: a dense, smoky oud with spice and animalic warmth. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out as the setting. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean toward reading it as masculine, though it is described as unisex. It has been discontinued. It opens with Papua oud and Sumatran coffee. The heart brings cistus, civet, spikenard and cinnamon leaf, giving a spicy, animalic warmth. The base settles into Indian oud, benzoin and Indonesian vetiver absolute, resinous, earthy, leathery and woody. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Oud 777 and Duftkumpels Al Mu'min have a close profile.

Malachitgrau

7.7

Grauton Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Grauton Parfums Malachitgrau is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that turns spicy and earthy as it moves into woods; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and lemon give it a bright citrus opening, with pink pepper adding a light spice. In the heart, orris root, cardamom and Texas cedar come forward. The base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss grounds it in a dry, earthy finish, softened by musk and ambergris. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. With its vetiver focus, it has a profile close to Creed Original Vetiver and Frédéric Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire.

Belles Rives

8.1

La Parfumerie Moderne · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Parfumerie Moderne Belles Rives is a unisex floral and woody scent that sets fresh Italian bergamot against a smoky base of frankincense and Somalian myrrh; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, frankincense and myrrh, giving a fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy start. In the heart, Florentine iris, jasmine sambac and osmanthus add a soft, powdery floral note. Texas cedar and Haitian vetiver carry it down to a green, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together. Prada Infusion de Vétiver and Trudon Médie have a close profile.

Single Malt London

8.3

Kilian · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Spirituelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Divine · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Divine Spirituelle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, lightly sweet and powdery floral that sets rose against spice and wood, and it suits women best. It opens with pink pepper, Sichuan pepper, cistus and geranium, which give it a spicy, green-tinged brightness. In the heart, May rose absolute and Turkish rose absolute bring the floral side forward. White musk, frankincense, Texas cedar and amber then dry it down into a soft, powdery, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters lean slightly towards autumn, spring and winter without ruling out summer, and evening, daily and business wear are rated almost evenly. Almost half of voters read it as feminine. Serge Lutens La fille tour de fer and Dior La Colle Noire have a close profile.

Ithaque

7.7

Memo Paris · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Ithaque is a fresh, citrusy and spicy unisex scent built around juniper berry, Italian bergamot and sichuan pepper, and it leans towards the warmer seasons. It opens bright with juniper berry, bergamot and bitter orange, while sichuan pepper and cinnamon add a light spiciness. In the heart, blackcurrant, red currant and jasmine bring a fruity, floral softness. Patchouli and cedar give the dry-down a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters lean somewhat masculine, though a fair share finds it feminine. Diptyque L'Eau de Tarocco and Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille have a close profile.

Blv II

6.5

Bvlgari · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Bvlgari Blv II opens with star anise, violet and mandarin orange, then moves into iris and jasmine: a powdery, floral women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The opening is fresh and slightly spicy, with star anise, violet, mandarin orange and liquorice together. In the heart, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody footing. Benzoin and ambergris in the base sweeten it and leave a powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Most voters call it feminine. Lacoste Inspiration and Dorall Collection Gaze for Women have a close profile.

Comma (2012)

6.3

Mäurer & Wirtz · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mäurer & Wirtz Comma is a fresh, floral and powdery women's scent that opens with white rose, violet leaf and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Those who rate its character mostly call it feminine. Up top, white rose, violet leaf and bergamot give a fresh start. In the heart, iris, jasmine and freesia carry the floral, powdery side. At the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent while white musk and Texas cedar form a soft bed. Its profile is close to Harajuku Lovers Pop Electric Baby and Montale Roses Musk.

Tumulte pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Christian Lacroix · 2005

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Christian Lacroix Tumulte pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a woody, resinous and slightly smoky body; it has been discontinued. Laurel and juniper give a cool, green start. Frankincense in the heart adds a soft resinous note. In the base, Virginia, Atlas, Chinese and Texas cedar settle the scent onto a dry, woody and earthy footing, while sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring; it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and is also worn for business. Most see it as masculine. Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau and Le Couvent Valparaiso have a close profile.

Ambra & Vaniglia

7.9

Sireta Collection

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Sireta Collection Ambra & Vaniglia is a sweet, gourmand and spicy women's scent built around Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and Siam benzoin; it has been discontinued. It opens with thyme, eucalyptus and nutmeg, a spicy, slightly fresh start that caramel begins to sweeten. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, Indian sandalwood and Texas cedar form a woody base, softened by peach blossom and Somalian frankincense. It dries down to Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and white musk: powdery, creamy and resinous, with an oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine. Erbario Toscano Vaniglia Piccante / Spicy Vanilla and Réminiscence Vanille Santal have a close profile.

Patchouli Antique (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Les Néréides · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Les Néréides Patchouli Antique Eau de Parfum is a sweet, woody and resinous scent with a smoky, earthy depth, presented as a women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring a distant second and summer well behind. It is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't sit firmly on one side. It opens with frankincense, and patchouli and Texas cedar lead the heart. In the base, amber, vanilla and benzoin sweeten it while oak wood keeps the woody side. Spicy and smoky tones add weight to this warm, oriental picture. Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Make Someone Happy

8.0

Annette Neuffer · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Green

Annette Neuffer Make Someone Happy is a unisex scent that opens bright with citrus, green and floral notes and settles into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter next, and see it as a leisure or evening perfume. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Mandarin orange, bergamot and leaf green give it a sparkling start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose otto and orange blossom build a floral, sweet body. At the base, Bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin and Hawaiian sandalwood soften it into a warm, spicy finish. Moroccan Amber and Vibrato have a close profile.

Versilia Vintage - Boisé

7.9

Profumi del Forte · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Profumi del Forte Versilia Vintage - Boisé is a fresh, woody unisex scent that opens with bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver, and turns honeyed and lavender-soft at its heart; it has been discontinued. The top pairs bergamot, bitter orange and vetiver for a citrusy, green start. In the heart, Bourbon geranium, honey and lavender add a floral, sweet softness. The base of tonka bean, elemi resin, Texas cedar and Indonesian patchouli settles into a spicy, resinous, slightly smoky woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, business and evening get nearly equal support. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex.

Burvuvu

8.0

January Scent Project · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

January Scent Project Burvuvu is a woody, earthy and smoky unisex scent built around amber, mushrooms and castoreum, and it has been discontinued. Amber and honey bring warmth, while mushrooms and castoreum add an earthy, animal edge. The cedars give a woody frame alongside patchouli and henna; rose, geranium and basil add a floral-green side, and ginger lightens the spice a little. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and few choose summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear and reads slightly more masculine. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Nicolaï Incense Oud have a close profile.

Angelica

8.1

Perfumer H · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Perfumer H Angelica pairs angelica root, grapefruit and bitter orange in a fresh, green, citrusy scent, sharpened with black pepper and rosemary, and it suits men and women alike. The scent reads fresh and green throughout. Grapefruit and bitter orange give a sharp citrus edge, joined by green notes, while French lavender and rosemary add a herbal coolness. Black pepper brings a dry spice, and Texas cedar supplies a woody base, with ambrette seed and Persian elemi softening things in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Dior Granville and Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. have a close profile.

Yeti

8.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Yeti suits fall and winter evenings: a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, while very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, with business wear a minority view. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. The notes read as a single whole rather than a progression: saffron, leather, amber and ambergris lead, while the oud varieties, Peru balsam and Siam benzoin add a resinous warmth. Smoky, earthy and animal shades sit beneath the sweetness, and Indian tuberose and jasmine soften that dense texture with a floral touch. Beaufort Iron Duke and Duftanker Van Helsing have a close profile.

In the Dark

7.3

Floraïku · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floraïku In the Dark is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with rose, spice and earth, with a green edge running through it. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear and leisure lead, followed by evening and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together. It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon, sharpened by peppermint. In the heart, Turkish rose and rose absolute meet the spice of clove leaf. The base of frankincense, patchouli and Texas cedar settles into a woody, earthy footing. Altearah Bio Bleu and Goutal Mandragore Pourpre have a close profile.

Arabica

7.4

Annette Neuffer · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Annette Neuffer Arabica is a unisex scent that settles best into cooler seasons and evening hours, pairing coffee and flowers over a sweet, spicy base. Most voters pick fall and winter, and choose it mainly for evenings and leisure time. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; voters read it as slightly more feminine, though many also see it as masculine. It opens with black pepper, bergamot and nutmeg, with green bitter orange keeping the first moments bright. In the heart, coffee absolute, coffee blossom absolute, rose and jasmine come forward. The base of myrrh, patchouli, vanilla and sandalwood gives it a sweet, resinous, woody warmth.