The Perfume Library

Doza

6.9

Narcotica · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Narcotica Doza is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent led by blackcurrant, frankincense and Sichuan pepper. It opens with blackcurrant alongside cypress, frankincense and Sichuan pepper. The heart brings amber, blond tobacco, labdanum, smoke and Irish moss. Texas cedar, myrrh, gaiac wood, musk and vanilla settle underneath on a woody, sweet base. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. With its spicy, oriental build it suits anyone after a dense, warm fragrance. French Avenue Capricorn and Nobile 1942 Malvs have a close profile.

Paradis Nuit

8.0

Bastille · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Bastille Paradis Nuit is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then softens into cocoa and sandalwood with a green, woody edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on skin for a long time without projecting far. Voters also rate its value for money highly. It reads unisex and doesn't lean toward one gender. The top notes of neroli, petitgrain and French soap give a clean, lightly soapy opening. In the heart, Indian patchouli, Virginia cedar and sweet acacia lay down an earthy, woody base. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood, cocoa and hay absolute sweeten it and bring it to a creamy, faintly smoky finish. Hermès Hiris and Celine Rimbaud have a close profile.

Ollin

7.1

Tolteca · 2018

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Tolteca Ollin is a green, woody men's fragrance that opens with violet leaf, absinth and Thai ginger and settles into vetiver and Texas cedar. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and business settings, then daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. It has been discontinued. It begins with the green, slightly bitter edge of violet leaf and absinth against ginger's spice. In the heart, patchouli and davana push it towards an earthy, smoky side. The base of vetiver, Texas cedar and amber leaves a woody, resinous, faintly sweet footing.

IconiQ Blue

7.1

bugatti Fashion · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

bugatti Fashion IconiQ Blue is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that pairs citrus and sea air with green, herbal notes. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. Its fresh character suits everyday wear, and its value for money is rated well. It reads masculine. It opens bright and herbal with lemon, basil, elemi resin and rosemary. In the heart, marine notes, sage and driftwood add a salty, lightly woody feel. The base of vetiver, labdanum, musk, Texas cedar and amber softens it into a sweetish, woody finish. Lattafa Ejaazi and Kenzo Kenzo Homme have a close profile.

Fossil 1954 for Women

7.7

Fossil · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molten Ambra

6.6

For The Scent Of It · 2022

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

For The Scent Of It Molten Ambra opens with pepper, coriander and cinnamon, then settles into an amber, iris and cedar heart over sandalwood, resins and vanilla, in a warm, spicy unisex style. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. Voters lean towards leisure and evening wear, with night outings close behind. On character, the masculine reading edges ahead, while the feminine one is not far behind. The spices give a warm start. In the heart, amber, iris, Atlas cedar and Texas cedar build a woody, powdery base. In the base, sandalwood, resins, musk and vanilla soften and sweeten it, with floral and smoky touches in the background. Its profile is close to Caron Parfum Sacré and Yves Saint Laurent Nu.

Carrousel

7.7

Paul Emilien · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Paul Emilien Carrousel opens with carrot, bergamot and Sicilian lemon and carries lily of the valley and Turkish rose at its heart, a fresh, floral scent made for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and is quiet. With few votes behind these ratings, they give only a rough idea. Citrus and carrot lead the top, while chili and eucalyptus add a light spice to that freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, rose and jasmine build a floral core, and violet brings a powdery softness. Bourbon vanilla, amber and white musk sweeten the base. Paul Emilien Gardénia Tropical and Salvador Dali Daliflor have a close profile.

Into the Wild

7.5

Statik Olfactive · 2023

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Statik Olfactive Into the Wild is a unisex scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into a smoky, earthy, animalic base with a rough, forest-like character. Smoke, black spruce, Indian cypress and ozone lead; honeysuckle, galbanum and green leaves add a damp, leafy freshness. The base turns darker and resinous, with patchouli, oakmoss, oud and civet. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from few votes. It suits those who like raw, natural scents. Pirouette Wild Spruce and Tobacco and Pierre Guillaume Monsieur have a close profile.

Cocobolo

7.4

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Cocobolo is a unisex scent that sets the sweet warmth of benzoin, cocoa and vanilla against a woody, resinous base. The notes read as one piece: cocoa and vanilla bring the sweetness, while benzoin and Portuguese labdanum add resinous depth. Indian rose absolute and orris root give that sweetness a soft, powdery floral edge; amyris, Texas cedar and Mysore sandalwood build the woody frame, and Sumatran patchouli carries the earthy side. Spicy and oriental accords come through as well. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so these figures are only a tendency. With its sweet, woody, oriental character it suits men and women alike. Tantra and Süleyman Le Magnifique have a close profile.

Handfidance

7.3

Once Perfume

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Once Perfume Handfidance is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet body with spice and resin, with a clear woody streak running through it. Rose, Siam benzoin and patchouli sit together in the top; in the heart, musk and Texas cedar soften things and set a woody floor. The base is carried by hinoki wood, tonka bean, Indian oud and vanilla, so the scent turns sweeter and dries down with a resinous warmth. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small. It leans towards fall and winter, with spring and summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear fit it best, and it also works for nights out and the office. Frey Wille Sphinx Mystique and Aaron Terence Hughes Rose share a close profile.

Cuir Rustique

7.6

Paul Emilien · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Paul Emilien Cuir Rustique is a unisex scent built around leather, styrax and gaiac wood, giving it a woody, resinous character with a sweet, smoky edge. It opens with turmeric, Sicilian lemon and Argentinian bitter orange, where citrus meets spice. In the heart, magnolia and Florentine iris add a soft floral note, while clove and Ceylonese cinnamon keep the spice going. The base settles into leather, styrax, labdanum and vetiver, warm, smoky and resinous. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in the evening, followed by leisure and daily wear. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on men and women alike. Acqua di Parma Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Brecourt Subversif (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Zephyrus

6.6

Eolie · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eolie Zephyrus is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on ambrette, French violet and Texas cedar. The three notes read as one whole rather than in separate layers. The fresh, floral side leads, the violet adds a light sweetness, and the cedar holds it on a woody, slightly spicy base. There is also a synthetic edge among the accords, so it feels clean and smooth rather than like a natural flower bouquet. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, which makes it a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these readings are tentative. It suits everyday wear for anyone, regardless of gender. Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) and Jo Malone Musk Memento have a close profile.

Patchouli XO²

8.2

Honoré Payan · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Honoré Payan Patchouli XO² is a unisex patchouli with spicy, woody and earthy character, firmed up by resin and smoke; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters wear it for leisure, nights out and evenings, while office and daily wear sit well behind. It reads as a dark-leaning scent with no gendered lean. It opens with orange zest, gurjum balsam and myrrh. At the heart, Indonesian patchouli, Texas cedar and gaiac wood build a woody, smoky base. In the drydown, amber, Siam benzoin and white musk soften that edge and add oriental warmth. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Jaisalmer and Maison Mona di Orio Myrrh Casati share a close profile.

Oud de Grasse

6.9

Solafa Scents · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Solafa Scents Oud de Grasse is a unisex chypre that opens fresh, citrusy and green, then settles into an earthy, woody oud base. Texas cedar, grapefruit and tonka bean come first, with geranium and patchouli in the heart. The base is led by Burmese and Thai oud, amber, sandalwood, oakmoss and civet, so the fresh opening gradually turns sweet, spicy and earthy. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Dedcool Fragrance Number 05 - Spring and Afnan Perfumes Ornament pour Homme have a close profile.

Log Cabin (Cologne)

6.4

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2014

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Demeter Fragrance Library Log Cabin (Cologne) is a unisex scent built around oakmoss, Virginia cedar and Texas cedar, with a green, woody character. The three notes read as one: the dry, resinous woodiness of cedar meets the earthy green of oakmoss. A spicy touch and a distinctly synthetic undertone sit alongside, so it comes across as cool and forest-like rather than warm or sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. Visiting Trees by Neil Morris Fragrances and Incense Rori by Amouage have a close profile.

Purple Powder

6.9

Gallagher Fragrances · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Gallagher Fragrances Purple Powder is a floral, sweet and powdery unisex scent built around amber, benzoin and iris powder. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as unisex, neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Amber, benzoin and labdanum lay down a warm, resinous base, which iris powder and magnolia soften into something powdery and floral. Roasted cinnamon, black pepper and pink pepper add a spicy warmth, while bergamot and mandarin orange leave a light citrus brightness inside the sweetness. The balance leans sweet and powdery. Its profile is close to FOMO Gary's Den and Dior Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum).

Lú - Mercurio

7.4

Ludovica di Loreto

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Mercurio is a perfume classed as masculine, with a floral and sweet body kept warm by spice, wood and resin. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with daily and business wear close behind. It opens with pimento, cinnamon, Sri Lankan pink pepper and turmeric for a spicy warmth. The heart settles on French violet and Turkish rose over patchouli and vetiver for an earthy footing. In the base, tonka bean, leather, amber and vanilla bring the sweetness forward.

Bad Wolf

7.7

Nos Republic · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Nos Republic Bad Wolf is a unisex scent with a green, woody and earthy character, sharpened by smoky and leathery touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women, and its forest-like feel suits cooler weather. Argos Brivido Della Caccia and Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu have a close profile. The scent reads like a stretch of woodland: juniper, French pine needle absolute and cypress build a green, resinous air. Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and Texas cedar form the woody frame. Forest soil and moss add earthy depth, while leather leaves a smoky, hard-edged trace.

Sagebrush

7.3

Saguara · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Saguara Sagebrush is a unisex scent built around bay leaf, black sage and hemp flower, leaning green and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There is no season or occasion data to lean on. The scent as a whole is green and spicy, with blue cypress and Texas cedar forming a woody base and elemi resin adding a resinous, faintly smoky warmth. It comes across as dry and outdoorsy, far from sweet. O'Douds Sandalwood and Coreterno Hierba Nera have a close profile.

Oud Galant

7.8

Superfumista · 2023

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Superfumista Oud Galant is a spicy, smoky and resinous unisex scent built around saffron, leather and Siam oud. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as very strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on either men or women, and its intensity points more to evenings and cooler weather than to close indoor spaces. It opens with saffron, violet, pink pepper and galbanum, a spicy and slightly green start. Leather, iris, Indian jasminum grandiflorum and Omani frankincense lead the heart, while Haitian vetiver, Texas cedar and Siam oud settle it onto a woody, earthy and smoky base. Synthetic and animal accords give it a rough, characterful edge. Those after a similar profile may also look at G Parfums Alpha and Montale Dark Aoud.

Cassis Douceur

6.5

Ulric de Varens · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ulric de Varens Cassis Douceur is a fresh, fruity scent for women that settles into a floral, powdery and woody base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. There is not enough information on seasons, occasions or projection, so where to wear it is best judged from its character: it reads feminine. Blackberry and blackcurrant lead the top. The heart brings lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and jasmine in a soft floral layer. In the base, Indonesian patchouli, Texas cedar, Indian sandalwood and white musk pull it toward a woody, powdery finish, with a slightly synthetic sheen and chypre and oriental touches in the accords. Carven Le Parfum and Givenchy Amarige d'Amour have a close profile.

Than... White

7.4

Naso di Raza · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Naso di Raza Than... White is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with spice, wood and resin, with earthy and leathery touches. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. The scent comes across as a single whole: French violet and Florentine iris carry the floral side, while Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and amber add sweetness. Thai oud, sandalwood and tobacco lay down a woody, leathery base. Italian mandarin orange and Indian celery lighten this dense blend a little. Montale Nepal Aoud and Neadea Sogna have a close profile.

Kościuszko

8.8

Blocki · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Blocki Kościuszko is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex fragrance with a fougère backbone. It opens with black pepper, orange bitters and bergamot, a lively mix of spice and citrus. In the heart, tobacco, Swiss cognac, Siberian fir and gun powder bring a smoky, resinous mood. The base of Texas cedar, cypress, vetiver and musk settles it onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. Overall ratings are high. Its fougère structure and woody character let it sit comfortably on men and women alike. Anyone after a similar profile could also look at Heeley Eau Sacrée and Mark Buxton Perfumes Free.

Become the Shaman (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

DSH Perfumes · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

DSH Perfumes Become the Shaman Eau de Parfum is a green, woody and smoky scent with a resinous, earthy character, and it works as a unisex fragrance. It opens with milkweed and gray sagewort, which give a green, slightly spicy start. The heart builds a woody, resinous body from Palo Santo, amyris, gaiac wood and copal resin. In the base, Texas cedar, vanilla absolute and tobacco absolute settle it into a creamy, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. For a close profile, For Strange Women Palo Santo + Amyris and DSH Perfumes Cigarette Fétiche are worth a look.