The Perfume Library

Oud Wa Amber

7.4

Berdoues · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Berdoues Oud Wa Amber is a discontinued unisex fragrance built on amber, Thai oud, Indian nutmeg and Spanish labdanum. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on few votes. It is heavy and warm, and reads comfortably on men and women alike. The scent stays in one sweet, spicy, woody line from start to finish. Resinous labdanum and amber carry the sweetness, Indian nutmeg adds the spice, and oud brings the woody, leathery edge. The oriental character comes across as a single block, with the notes blending rather than separating.

Tadasu No Mori II

8.1

Mellifluence Perfume

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mellifluence Perfume Tadasu No Mori II is a unisex scent that sets a floral and fruity opening over a sweet, resinous and woody base; it has been discontinued. Champaca, osmanthus and plum lead the top, with boronia and mimosa absolute rounding out the floral-fruity picture. In the heart, vanilla resinoid and cherry absolute deepen the sweetness while green tea softens it a little. The base is framed by hinoki and Indian sandalwood, with Thai oud and hay absolute adding an earthy, spicy depth. Voters rate longevity as good and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. Its unisex character means it should read comfortably on either men or women. Folkwinds Jasper no Kodō II and Blackbird Anemone have a close profile.

Ertugrul Gazi

9.1

Ensar Oud

Green · Spicy · Woody

Coming Home

7.1

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Citrus · Floral · Green

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Coming Home is a unisex chypre that sets citrus, floral and woody tones against an animal depth. Currant, neroli and Bulgarian rose give the scent a fruity, green and floral liveliness. Cedar, rosewood, Thai oud, amber and musk build a woody, resinous foundation beneath it. Civet and castoreum bring out the animal side, and together with a spicy touch the whole settles into a dry, characterful chypre. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Cognoscenti Scent 17 and Shiseido Inouï have a close profile.

RobinHoOUD

7.7

GRG · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

GRG RobinHoOUD is a unisex fragrance that sets citrus and floral brightness against a sweet, spicy and woody base. Blood orange, mandarin and pink grapefruit sparkle first, while damask rose, osmanthus and red frangipani soften that freshness into something floral and fruity. Cognac and tobacco absolute deepen the sweetness, and Thai oud and Indonesian sandalwood bring out the woody side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a few people have voted, so these ratings are tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and its sweet, spicy build suits cooler days best. Rancé 1795 Secrète Euphorie and Solstice Scents Gin Flower have a close profile.

Kummatty

8.5

Chera People · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Chera People Kummatty is a unisex fragrance that pairs the coolness of pine and citrus with the depth of oud and frankincense, fresh yet woody in character. It opens with pine, yuzu, peppermint and green pepper, with kumquat and Fujian cypress adding to the cool, green feel. In the heart, davana, lily and red thyme bring a floral, spicy turn. The base of Thai and Chinese oud, frankincense and tree moss leaves a resinous, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage is strong too; most voters rate longevity high. It reads as unisex. Too few votes have been cast to say which seasons or occasions it leans towards. Heeley Menthe Fraîche and Houbigant Néroli Bleu have a close profile.

Lost Lotus

8.7

Lost Tribe · 2022

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Lost Tribe Lost Lotus is a floral, aquatic unisex scent that oud, ambergris and resin push toward a woody, slightly animalic, leathery character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and all voters find it long-lasting. The vote count is small, so this is only a rough guide. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward one gender. It opens with brown ambergris, styrax and mandarin orange. The heart is led by pink lotus, Sri Lankan blue lotus, rose, tuberose and osmanthus, with the flowers softened by an aquatic, fruity freshness. In the base, Indian, Laotian and Thai oud with Mongolian musk take over, and the resinous, leathery side comes forward.

Soul of My Soul

8.6

elkhaldi · 2026

Floral · Green · Woody

Croatian Iris

8.2

Jinx · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jinx Croatian Iris is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which orris absolute, orris butter and violet lead, resting on a warm, spicy, woody base. It opens bright with bergamot, neroli, blackcurrant and spices. In the heart, peach, violet, Iris pallida, Iris germanica and tobacco give the floral centre a fruity sweetness. The base brings Mysore sandalwood, Kashmiri musk, civet and oakmoss, adding a woody, animalic depth. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so this is only an early impression. It reads unisex rather than leaning to either side. Ensar Oud Iris Ghalia (Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Wentai

7.7

Siam 1928 · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Siam 1928 Wentai is a unisex fragrance that takes a floral, spicy body and darkens it with leather, oud and animalic tones, leaning sweet and fruity at the edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but the structure is dense, heavy and full of character, and it reads as suited to men and women alike. Saffron, cardamom, aldehydes and black pepper give the top a sharp, spicy start. The heart holds Bulgarian rose absolute with leather, cumin and labdanum, so the rose sits on a sweet, leathery base. In the base, Thai oud and oakmoss absolute leave a woody, animalic depth.

Prince of Persia

8.8

Lost Tribe · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Lost Tribe Prince of Persia is a rose-led woody and spicy unisex perfume, where citrus freshness meets the animal warmth of civet and oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with white pepper, nutmeg and bergamot for a spicy freshness, while Georgian rose otto and white rose otto set the floral tone. At the heart, blue lotus, orris root and several cypress notes add a green, powdery shade. The base of civet, Mysore sandalwood and Thai oud leaves a woody, smoky, leathery depth. Voters find the longevity very strong and the sillage strong, though the vote count is small, so this is an early impression. It reads dense and characterful, with an unisex feel. It shares a close profile with Lost Tribe Threat and Sultan Pasha Attars Cuir de Russie.

The Holy Prophet Elijah

8.6

Phronema Perfumes · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Phronema Perfumes The Holy Prophet Elijah is a unisex fragrance that sets floral and spicy character over a resinous, earthy base, with green and lightly sweet touches. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes means this view is not yet settled. Being unisex, it does not lean toward a masculine or feminine reading. Cardamom, black caraway, black pepper and pimento build a spicy backbone, while neroli and ylang-ylang bring the floral side, myrrh and labdanum the resinous depth, and oud and vetiver the earthy foundation. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent holds one dense character from start to finish.

Rooted

8.5

Idiem Lux · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

Idiem Lux Rooted is a unisex scent with a green, woody and smoky character, roughened by animalic and earthy touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a small number of votes. With such a dense, dark build, it is a scent that stays with you through the day and makes its presence known. Oakmoss, cade juniper, birch tar and patchouli form the backbone; thyme and black pepper add a spicy edge, while pine, hemlock fir and juniper wood bring a resinous, forest-like depth. Civet and castoreum push the animalic side, and strawberry leaf adds a green lift. Areej Le Doré Oud Taiwan and Anatole Lebreton Grimoire have a close profile.

Kinam Absolut

8.2

Faizal Privée · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Faizal Privée Kinam Absolut is a unisex fragrance that pairs rose absolute with oud, spices and leather, leaning floral and woody. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. There are no season or occasion votes, so little can be said about when it suits best, but its dense build makes it a fit for anyone after a composed scent that makes itself known. It opens with frankincense, juniper and mandarin orange, where the juniper and frankincense give the citrus a resinous edge. The heart holds Chinese osmanthus, rose absolute, Thai and Kyara oud, and spices. The base settles on white ambergris, Chinese oud, orris butter and leather, with sweet, creamy and oriental accords softening it. Memo Paris Cappadocia and Kilian Rose Oud have a close profile.

Ambre Oud Royale

8.2

Duftkumpels

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftkumpels Ambre Oud Royale is a dense, oriental unisex scent built on spicy, woody and resinous accords; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters rate the staying power high. The sample is small, so this is only a rough impression. It sits comfortably on both men and women. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. Burmese and Thai oud, Mysore sandalwood and Siam benzoin form a smoky, earthy body. Indian cardamom and Indian pink pepper add spice, while cocoa absolute and amber absolute bring a sweet warmth; the animal, leathery side comes from Indian civet and ambergris. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Oud 777 and Al Waseef Oud Burmi have a close profile.

Black Oud

5.9

Kilian · 2012

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Oud Bhut Beng

8.5

Jinx · 2025

Woody · Oriental · Creamy

Jinx Oud Bhut Beng is a woody, oriental and creamy men's fragrance built on several kinds of oud alongside cedar, patchouli and amber. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, so it stays on skin and carries around you for a long time. It is classed as masculine. It opens with spices, rosewood and hinoki cypress, then moves to geranium, cedar and patchouli in the heart. The base lets Laotian, Thai and Bhutanese oud soften into amber, balsam and vanilla cream, while birch tar adds a darker edge. A dense, creamy woodiness leads throughout. Al Ambra Ambra Nuit and Tiziana Terenzi Oud Mira have a close profile.

Santosa

8.1

Ensar Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Laos Gardenia

7.5

GRG · 2025

Floral · Animal · Powdery

GRG Laos Gardenia is a powdery, creamy floral with an animal edge, made as a unisex perfume. Longevity and sillage are both rated well, and most voters give each a high score, though the number of votes is small, so take it as a first impression. There is no season or occasion vote to lean on. The perfume is unisex and could sit comfortably on either a man or a woman. Gardenia absolute and jasmine form the floral heart, and champaca adds a creamy softness. Beneath them sit oakmoss, Bourbon vetiver, Laotian oud, Thai oud and Mysore sandalwood. Ambergris and hyraceum bring out the animal side. Florals and powder outweigh everything else, set on a woody base.

Chimphli

6.6

Siam 1928 · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Siam 1928 Chimphli is a unisex perfume that sets a sweet, spicy core against a woody, smoky and animalic depth. Pink pepper, lemon and Jamaican rum open it with a sharp yet slightly sweet brightness. In the heart, beeswax, cumin and kapok tree blossom take over; the beeswax softens while the cumin deepens the spice. The base brings immortelle, ambrette seed and Thai oud, and the scent settles into a woody, smoky, oriental mood without losing its sweetness. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir and Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud have a close profile.

Evolution 56

6.7

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Evolution 56 is a unisex fragrance where oud and resins build a woody, spicy frame, softened by floral touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike, and its dense character suits evenings and cooler weather. Thai and Cambodian oud, resins and woods form the backbone of the scent. White blossoms and Japanese tea rose bring a floral softness to that firm base, while Himalayan musk, Sylvamber™ and Ambroxan add a woody, slightly synthetic sheen.

Nectar Thai (Parfum)

8.8

elkhaldi · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

elkhaldi Nectar Thai pairs French and Chinese osmanthus with Thai and Cambodian oud, peach and heliotrope in a fruity, sweet, woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Two osmanthus notes and two ouds carry the composition, with peach adding fruity sweetness and heliotrope softening it. Sandalwood sets a woody base, while civet, castoreum and hyraceum bring an animalic, resinous warmth. The spicy, oriental side leads. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of voters is small, so treat these as a rough guide. It is made for men and women alike and suits those who enjoy dense, sweet oriental-woody scents. Close in profile are elkhaldi Nectar Thai SE and elkhaldi Nectar Poeticus.

Sahra

7.8

Mellifluence Perfume · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Mellifluence Perfume Sahra is a spicy, earthy unisex fragrance that sets the sweetness of apricot against the woody, resinous depth of oud and sandalwood. Sahra has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find the longevity high. It suits men and women alike, with a dense, warm character. The top has cardamom, frankincense, apricot and bergamot, so the fruity sweetness picks up a spicy, resinous edge from the cardamom and frankincense. In the heart, ginger, patchouli and ambergris sit with false sandalwood and Indonesian oud. The base carries Australian sandalwood, Cambodian oud and Thai oud, keeping the woody, animal tone going.

Exclusive Blend - Trat Treat

9.1

Jousset Parfums · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Exclusive Blend - Trat Treat is a fruity, gourmand unisex scent with a sweet, creamy character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a handful of votes. Its dense sweetness suits cooler days and evenings, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. A nougat opening puts the gourmand side first. In the heart, vanilla and strawberry build a creamy, fruity sweetness, while Thai oud in the base adds a spicy, oriental depth. Perlier Vanilla - Strawberry and Alexandre.J Sweet Enigma have a close profile.