The Perfume Library

Eros Flame

7.7

Versace · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Versace Eros Flame is a men's fragrance that pairs the brightness of lemon and mandarin orange with rosemary and Madagascar pepper, then turns sweeter with vanilla and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, with fewer votes for the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. It opens fresh and fruity with lemon, mandarin orange and chinotto, while rosemary and pepper add a spicy edge. Geranium and rose stay in the background of the heart. The base settles into a sweet, woody ground of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood, and patchouli and oakmoss keep it dry and earthy. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Black (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Orange Sanguine

7.8

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine is a fresh, floral-tinged unisex citrus scent led by blood orange, red mandarin and bitter orange. Orange Sanguine wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions named most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The top is blood orange, red mandarin and Spanish bitter orange, giving a fresh, fruity, slightly sweet opening. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Madagascan pepper and geranium add a soft floral touch to the citrus. The base of sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean dries it down onto a woody, sweet footing.

Idôle

7.3

Lancôme · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lancôme Idôle is a fresh, fruity floral for women that opens on pink pepper, bergamot and pear before settling into rose and jasmine. The top is Italian bergamot, pink pepper and pear, which reads bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine take over, giving the scent a floral, powdery character. Bourbon vanilla softens the base, while cedar and patchouli keep a dry layer underneath. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. The majority describe it as feminine and modern.

Cuirs

7.5

Carner · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Gentlemen Only (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Givenchy · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets Somalian frankincense and birch leaf against Italian green mandarin orange. It opens with frankincense, birch leaf, green mandarin and Indonesian nutmeg, so citrus and spice sit side by side. The heart of Egyptian cumin and Texas cedar turns dry and woody. Indonesian patchouli, Aldron® and Haitian vetiver leave the base earthy and smoky. Overall it reads fresh and green, with aquatic and lightly sweet touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions. Its character leans masculine. Montblanc Explorer and Davidoff Cool Water Parfum have a close profile.

Drunk Lovers

8.1

Borntostandout · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Borntostandout Drunk Lovers is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening on a spicy, woody base, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Fall and winter lead, with spring not far behind, and night outings and evenings are the most voted occasions. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with red berries, bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, a bright mix of fruit and citrus. In the heart, ginger, pepper and cognac add spice and warmth. The base carries sweetness through vanilla orchid, benzoin and amber, while vetiver and patchouli give it a woody depth. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Rabanne Phantom Parfum and Nicheend Space have a close profile.

Vétiver Fatal

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, suited to daytime and office hours. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, while few voters choose winter. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though the gap is small. It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and lemon, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, fig, orange blossom absolute and violet leaf add a fruity, lightly sweet, green touch. The base of vetiver, cedar and oud is woody and spicy. Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant and Mind Games Blockade have a close profile.

№ 06 - Incense Rosé

7.7

Tauer Perfumes · 2008

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Tauer Perfumes № 06 - Incense Rosé is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Fall leads the season votes, followed by winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. Voters choose it mostly for evenings and nights out, and less for the office. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with cardamom, wild rose, clementine and bergamot, citrusy and spiced. Orris root, castoreum and frankincense form the heart. In the base, patchouli, vetiver, myrrh and Texas cedar build a woody, smoky floor. Amouage Decision and Astier de Villatte Delhi have a close profile.

Gold Room

8.4

Grauton Parfums · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Grauton Parfums Gold Room is a unisex scent where citrus and spice sit on a sweet, gourmand base, with woody, resinous and slightly smoky edges. It opens with bergamot, lemon and bitter orange alongside ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg. In the heart, tobacco absolute, several cedars and fir balsam build a woody, smoky core. The base leans sweet with Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and dark chocolate, while patchouli and vetiver keep it dry and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine, with a modern streak. It has been discontinued. Birkholz Berlin Fever and Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco have a close profile.

Impact Intense

7.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Tommy Hilfiger Impact Intense suits the cooler part of the year: a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a spicy, woody body, leaning towards autumn and winter. Voters favour autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out get the most votes, though it is also worn for leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Bergamot and red apple give a bright, fruity start, sharpened slightly by elemi resin. In the heart, chestnut and cardamom add a sweet, spicy warmth, which amber and labdanum carry into a soft, resinous feel. Sandalwood and the cedars lay a woody, faintly smoky base underneath. Xerjoff Zefiro and Costume National Homme have a close profile.

Trèfle Pur

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Trèfle Pur is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent built on citrus and green notes, suited to easy spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and they place it in leisure, daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fresh through the day without filling the room. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, which fits its unisex character. It opens with cardamom, bitter orange and neroli, giving a spicy citrus lift. In the heart, petigrain, basil, violet leaf and galbanum add a green, slightly bitter edge. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and cedar settles it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Fan di Fendi pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Fendi · 2012

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a masculine scent that mixes fresh and spicy sides and leans towards fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, picking fall first, then winter and spring. It suits evenings, leisure time and nights out, and works for business and daily wear too. Half of the voters find it masculine. It opens with Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Egyptian basil, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, cardamom, pink pepper, geranium and cedar build a spicy, woody line. The base of patchouli, leather and tonka bean sweetens it and settles into a warm, leathery finish.

Real Patchouly

7.9

Bois 1920 · 2005

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bois 1920 Real Patchouly is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around patchouli, frankincense and Indian sandalwood. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits in between. It opens with thyme, celery, mandarin orange and davana, a fresh and spicy start, with Texas cedar giving it a woody footing. In the heart, eucalyptus, frankincense, patchouli and sandalwood form a resinous, earthy core. The base turns sweeter with vanilla, benzoin and labdanum, while tobacco and musk add a smoky depth.

Santal Carmin

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2014

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer trails well behind. It sits comfortably in leisure, evening and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are exactly even, so it doesn't pull to either side. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and key lime, with turmeric adding a spicy edge. The heart of white musk, New Caledonian sandalwood and Indian gaiac wood builds a woody, powdery base. In the dry-down, Texas cedar, Indian papyrus and Bourbon vanilla bring a creamy sweetness.

Gold Leather

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Atelier Cologne Gold Leather is a unisex fragrance where a sweet, fruity opening settles into a smoky, leathery wood. It opens with turmeric, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and Jamaican rum, which give a spicy, citrusy sweetness. Plum and Californian eucalyptus take over in the heart. The base is led by leather, oud and Texas cedar, while the gourmand and oriental accords soften it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly masculine, with a feminine following too. French Avenue Cocoa Morado and Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father have a close profile.

Revolución

8.0

Carner · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Carner Revolución is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, fruity start to a spicy, woody and leathery base. The top holds orange blossom, oxygen and thyme, so it opens fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, maté, violet leaf and saffron push it toward a spicy, creamy feel. The base of Somalian frankincense, Texas cedar and leather settles into a woody, leathery finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer trails behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear sit close together, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Costume National I and Majouri Jour 8 have a close profile.

Apple Brandy New York

8.0

Kilian · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Apple Brandy New York is a unisex gourmand where fruity sweetness meets a smoky, resinous woodiness, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. The scent is warm and dense as a whole: oak barrel and vanilla bring the sweetness, while Spanish labdanum adds a resinous depth. Texas cedar and Chinese white cedar build the woody frame, and ambroxan softens it. The fruity side holds its place between the spice and the smoke. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though it is unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Aedes de Venustas Café Tabac.

Inverness

7.6

Memo Paris · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Memo Paris Inverness is a sweet, spicy woody scent that dries down powdery and creamy, with a unisex character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets votes for the office and evenings. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes are maté absolute and French orris butter, with the orris bringing the powdery side. The heart of Australian sandalwood and amyris adds a creamy woodiness. The base of Atlas cedar, Texas cedar and gaiac wood leaves a dry, warm wood finish.

London Harrods Exclusive

9.3

Widian · 2024

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Widian London Harrods Exclusive is a unisex scent that moves from a green, fruity start into a spicy, sweet and leathery base, and it leans towards evening and night-time wear. It opens with juniper berry, violet and pink pepper, giving a green and spicy first impression. In the heart, raspberry meets patchouli and Texas cedar, so the fruity sweetness settles onto a woody footing. The base of Somalian frankincense, oud, vanilla and leather pulls the scent towards a warm, leathery, oriental character. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, while summer trails far behind. It is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Widian London (Extrait de Parfum) and Kinetic Perfumes Sillage have a close profile.

Lei

7.6

Mazzolari

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mazzolari Lei is a women's perfume that sets a bright opening of lemon and Calabrian bergamot against a sweet, gourmand heart of cocoa, vanilla and patchouli. In the top, lemon and Calabrian bergamot give the scent a fresh first impression. The heart turns to laudanum, cocoa, patchouli and vanilla, where it sweetens and picks up a spicy, resinous warmth. In the base, vetiver, Texas cedar and sandalwood lay down a woody, slightly earthy foundation, softened by powdery and animal tones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Most find it feminine, though a good number call it classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Nóvaya Zaryá Patchouli Magique have a close profile.

Succus

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Succus is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the workday; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and only a few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and the character votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes include juniper, cedar leaf, rhubarb and mandarin orange, so it opens herbal and citrusy with a light sweetness. Black pepper and ginger add spice in the heart, and vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Texas cedar give it a woody base. A synthetic touch also runs through the accords.

Maroquin

8.2

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Annette Neuffer Maroquin is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that opens with saffron, black pepper and bergamot and settles on frankincense, tobacco and leather. The opening carries saffron, black pepper and bergamot, pairing citrus with spice. In the heart, Somalian frankincense, Virginia tobacco and iris come forward; in the base, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and leathery notes give it a sweet, smoky and earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close behind. Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Aquilaria Blossom

7.8

Areej Le Doré · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Areej Le Doré Aquilaria Blossom is a discontinued unisex fragrance in which citrus and white florals meet a sweet, spicy, resinous oud base. It opens with a bright citrus layer of Japanese yuzu, orange and bergamot. In the heart, oud, magnolia and neroli lead, while patchouli, frankincense and tonka bean add a woody, resinous depth. The base of myrrh, vanilla, saffron and castoreum sweetens the scent and closes on an animal warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean slightly towards autumn but suggest all four seasons, and it sits closer to leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it classic or feminine. Roja Parfums Amber Aoud and Evody Desert Nocturne have a close profile.

Island Lush

7.1

Goldfield & Banks · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Goldfield & Banks Island Lush is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a leathery edge, offered as a unisex scent. Most voters recommend it for autumn, then spring and winter; summer is far less favoured. Evenings and nights out lead, and it also suits leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards masculine for its character, though some read it as feminine. It opens with ginger, nutmeg and pink pepper, brightened by bergamot. The heart of cedar, gaiac wood and geranium sets a woody ground. In the base, patchouli, oud, sandalwood and leather weigh most, with benzoin adding sweetness. Musicology Fly me to the Oud and Zimaya Oud Is Great have a close profile.