The Perfume Library

Thailand Oud in Cairo

7.8

Ministry of Oud · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ministry of Oud Thailand Oud in Cairo is a sweet, spicy and smoky oud with a dense, resinous and leathery character, worn comfortably by anyone. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score longevity high. There are no season or occasion votes, but its heavy build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with leather, cinnamon and cardamom, a warm spiciness. The heart adds myrrh, tobacco, frankincense and Atlas cedar, resinous and smoky. In the base, Thai and Cambodian oud rest on earthy patchouli and cypriol, drying down sweet and woody. Xerjoff Luxor and Dior Fahrenheit Absolute have a close profile.

J-Musk

8.1

Jinx · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Jinx J-Musk is a unisex scent that opens with rosewood, pineapple and citrus notes and settles into oud and musk; it has been discontinued. Rosewood, pineapple and citrus notes give a bright start. In the heart, iris, jasmine sambac and rose add a soft floral layer. The base builds a woody, animalic, creamy ground from Thai oud, castoreum and deer musk, with a powdery touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few have voted. It sits comfortably on any skin and suits those who like floral and animalic tones. Jinx J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan and Jinx J-Musk V5 Zabad Boy have a close profile.

Bishara: Borneo 3000

8.7

Ensar Oud · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Ensar Oud Bishara: Borneo 3000 is a unisex scent that sets Thai, Cambodian and Borneo oud against the sweet, fruity softness of pear, mango and coconut. The notes read together rather than in layers: the oud notes and Sri Lankan sandalwood form a woody base, mandarin orange and pear add freshness, and banana and mango push the sweetness forward. Turkish coffee, African spices and Indian milk pudding bring a gourmand, spicy and creamy warmth. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small. As a unisex fragrance it suits those who enjoy oriental, sweet scents. Ensar Oud Bishara Precioux and Ensar Oud Bishara: Mantarang have a close profile.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon

8.6

Jinx · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jinx Blue-Eyes White Dragon is a unisex scent that opens with mint, blue sage and camphor tree, moves through blue lotus and iris, and settles into oud and vanilla. The top notes of mint, blue sage and camphor tree give a cool, fresh start. In the heart, blue lotus, iris and rose add a soft floral layer. The base of Chinese oud, vanilla and smoke turns it woody, resinous and slightly animalic, with a sweet, fruity side running alongside the fresh and floral accords. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few have voted. It reads as unisex. It has been discontinued. Lost Tribe Blu and Dior Dior Addict To Life have a close profile.

Aroha Ghalia

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Aroha Ghalia is a smoky, woody unisex scent that pairs Thai and Malayan oud with black tea, tobacco and black pepper. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: the resinous, earthy oud is pulled toward green by cypress and vetiver, tobacco and beeswax add warmth, and black tea with black pepper gives it a dry, spicy edge. Tonkin musk and ambergris settle it onto a soft, animalic base. Longevity is rated strong, with most voters reporting that it lasts a long time. Sillage is good, though less dominant than its staying power. The vote count is small, so these ratings are not firm. With its oriental, smoky character it suits both men and women.

Always Greener

7.2

Lost Tribe · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Lost Tribe Always Greener is a unisex scent that moves from a floral, green opening to a smoky, earthy and woody finish; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the low number of votes means these ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on. As a unisex scent, it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with vetiver, star anise and rose otto, while petitgrain brings out the green side. In the heart, cedar, callitris and thyme build a woody, spicy frame. The base adds depth through several kinds of oud, patchouli and tree moss, softened by sandalwood and musk. Ensar Oud Black Gris and Agar Aura Malayaku share a close profile.

Kinam Elixir

8.1

Faizal Privée · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Faizal Privée Kinam Elixir is a unisex fragrance that takes a floral, spicy core and darkens it with resin, oud and smoke; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, frankincense, Thai oud, pink pepper and cypress, a resinous, woody start. In the heart, rose absolute, clove and cinnamon bring a spicy warmth, softened by spikenard and tonka bean. The base holds white ambergris, Florentine iris and saffron, with fruity and earthy touches sitting beside the smoky thread. Longevity is rated good, and sillage is good too. The dense, dark character doesn't lean toward men or women. Mancera Sand Aoud and Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady have a close profile.

No. 19 Sultans Hommage Attar

8.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur No. 19 Sultans Hommage Attar is a unisex oriental where floral, spicy, woody, resinous and smoky tones come together. Jasmine sambac, rose and lotus carry the floral side, while Thai and Cambodian oud, sandalwood and patchouli lay down a woody, earthy base. Leather, civet and tobacco add an animalic, leathery edge, frangipani brightens it, and vanilla softens the whole. Longevity is rated strong and most voters report it lasting a long time; sillage is good. Its dense character suits anyone, men or women. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur No. 19 Sultans Hommage (Extrait de Parfum) and Montale Fantastic Oud have a close profile.

Loup

8.4

Prin · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Loup is a unisex scent with a woody, spicy and smoky character, edged with green, animal and leathery tones; it has been discontinued. Three oud notes carry the weight: Laotian, Thai and Malayan oud. Beside them sit tobacco absolute, castoreum absolute and spices such as black pepper and clove. Hay absolute adds a green, earthy tone, while labdanum and Siam benzoin bring a resinous warmth. Jasmine and lavender absolutes soften the dark structure a little. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only an early reading. With its animal and smoky character it sits outside the usual masculine and feminine lines. Perfumes with a close profile include Prin Onthamara / อนธมาร and Amouage Epic Man.

Velature

8.7

Zanini · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Zanini Velature is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character over a woody, smoky and earthy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are best read with caution. No season or occasion votes exist, so the scent is simply described as unisex, leaning toward no particular gender. Jasmine varieties, neroli and tea carry the floral side. Juniper, cinnamon and white pepper add a spicy edge. Indonesian oud, white oud and peat give it a woody, earthy and smoky depth, while yuzu and Mellarosa lemon lift that heavier texture slightly.

Gaiya

8.5

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nebiru Parfvms Gaiya is a unisex perfume that opens on rose, jasmine and saffron and rests on a base of several oud varieties; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong; most voters report that it lasts a long time, though the vote count is small, so this is only a tendency. Its dense character reads as neither masculine nor feminine. Floral, spicy and woody accords lead. The top holds Bulgarian Rosa alba, Azerbaijani rose, saffron and jasmine sambac. In the heart, clove, cinnamon, tuberose and vanilla add a spiced warmth. The base of musk, sandalwood and Sri Lankan, Thai and Indian oud leaves a resinous, powdery, animalic trail.

ORA

8.0

Mallo · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Mallo ORA is a floral, woody and resinous unisex scent that pairs rose with oud, suited to anyone who likes a dark, spiced rose. ORA's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It has been discontinued, and it reads as unisex rather than leaning to one side. Rose leads: May rose absolute, Spanish rose and Azerbaijani rose otto form the floral core. Indian, Assam and Thai oud add a woody, resinous depth beneath it, while Siberian stone pine and pink pepper bring a spicy, slightly piney edge.

Nargis d'Osmanthus

8.5

Wasif Reza · 2026

Floral · Green · Woody

Wasif Reza Nargis d'Osmanthus is a unisex, chypre-leaning scent that sets floral and green accords over a woody, animalic and creamy base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about when it suits best; it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with Chinese rose, night-blooming jasmine, blue lotus and bergamot. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, honey, narcissus and oud thicken the floral brightness. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, musk and ambergris with oakmoss add a woody, animalic depth. Lancôme Magie Noire and Rochas Mystère have a close profile.

Peau d'Orris

9.3

Wasif Reza · 2025

Floral · Woody · Animal

Wasif Reza Peau d'Orris is a unisex chypre that sets a floral, woody character against powdery, creamy and leathery touches; it has been discontinued. The top shows apricot, osmanthus and kaffir lime, joined by Bangladeshian oud. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac, neroli and orris root build a floral, powdery backbone. The base rests on leather, Mysore sandalwood, Siberian deer musk and oakmoss absolute, giving it a woody, leathery, animalic ground. Voters find the longevity very strong and the sillage strong, and although the number of votes is small, the ratings are high. As a unisex scent it can read as masculine or feminine. Wasif Reza Peau d'Orris V2 and Areej Le Doré Borneo de Orris have a close profile.

Oborotsuki / 朧月

7.4

Tada Parfumeur · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tada Parfumeur Oborotsuki / 朧月 is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening over a resinous, woody and earthy base. The top holds Thai oud, camphor and frankincense: the camphor clears the air while the frankincense adds a resinous edge. In the heart, rose otto absolute, vetiver and spikenard lean the floral side towards green and earthy. The base of orris concrete, patchouli, oakmoss and Australian sandalwood settles it into a woody, slightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though few people have rated them, so treat that as a rough guide. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone. Stirling Soap Glastonbury and Le Jardin Retrouvé Bois Tabac Virginia have a close profile.

Attar Sayat Nova

8.9

Bortnikoff · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bortnikoff Attar Sayat Nova is a unisex scent that pairs the sweet, fruity opening of narcissus and apricot with rum, vanilla and three different ouds; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters score its staying power high, while projection is rated a little more moderately. With few votes behind these ratings, they give an impression rather than a firm measure. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either men or women. The top notes of narcissus and apricot open fruity and sweet. In the heart, rum and vanilla push that sweetness towards a creamy, gourmand side. The base is led by oakmoss and Bengal, Laotian and Thai oud, a woody, resinous, earthy and smoky floor with an animal edge.

Midwinter Storm

9.0

Folkwinds · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Folkwinds Midwinter Storm is a unisex scent that opens with blueberry, spices and white spruce, then deepens into orris and oud. The top holds blueberry, spices, rye and ice wine, with white spruce adding a cool edge. In the heart, orris root, oakmoss, vanilla and blue lotus lead, while the base joins Thai and Borneo oud with santalol. The accords point to a fresh, floral and fruity surface over a woody, powdery, creamy and earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the vote count is small. There are no season or occasion votes, so it can't be tied to a particular time of year, and as a unisex scent it suits anyone. It has been discontinued. Folkwinds Maligne Blue and Heaven Can Wait have a close profile.

Rasa Anniversary Limited Edition

8.5

Pomare's Stolen Perfume · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Pomare's Stolen Perfume Rasa Anniversary Limited Edition is a woody, oriental unisex scent in which oud resin and flowers meet spice, fruit and smoke; it has been discontinued. The scent rests entirely on oud: Thai, Cambodian and East Indian oud, oud resin, and sequoia resin and bark build a resinous, smoky, earthy and leathery core. Turmeric and Persian saffron add spice, Californian passion fruit brings a fruity brightness, and pink lotus, frangipani and pot marigold soften the floral side. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on both men and women, and suits those who enjoy dense oud fragrances.

Onyx Air

8.3

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Air is a unisex scent where rose absolute, jasmine and Thai oud meet in a spicy, sweet, woody frame. The top holds rose absolute and ozone. Jasmine, amber, truffle and fig lead the heart. In the base, clove, cinnamon and vanilla carry a spicy sweetness, while oakmoss, Thai oud and ambergris settle it onto a woody, oriental footing. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so that reading should be taken with caution. Being unisex, it suits women and men alike, with a dense, warm profile. Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Extreme and Kilian Rose Oud have a close profile.

True Oud

7.7

Carolina Herrera · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Carolina Herrera True Oud is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that pairs Thai oud with myrrh and Indonesian patchouli. It opens with olive, freesia, Chinese osmanthus and saffron, a floral and spicy start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, myrrh and Thai oud come forward. The base of patchouli, musk and Australian sandalwood settles it onto a woody, powdery, creamy ground. Resinous, earthy and leathery tones also come through in the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads equally well on men and women. Carner Ambar del Sur and Prada Dark Light have a close profile.

Iolith

8.7

Nebiru Parfvms · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Nebiru Parfvms Iolith is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built on oud, smoke and sandalwood, with Taif rose and Japanese incense at its heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though few voters have weighed in, so these figures are tentative. Voters rate it highly overall. As a unisex scent it doesn't lean toward either masculine or feminine. It opens with bergamot, black pepper and aldehydes, bright and spicy, while Nag Champa and blue sage pull it toward incense. At the heart, Taif rose, Grasse jasmine and black tea form a floral layer, and orris adds a soft powdery touch. The base brings several oud notes together with smoke, tobacco and sandalwood, drying down sweet, animalic and woody.

HOZ

7.7

Mallo · 2022

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Zora / Zora XQ

8.8

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Nebiru Parfvms Zora / Zora XQ is a smoky, resinous unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, Crimean rose and two kinds of oud; it has been discontinued. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, though the votes are few and point the same way. Its dense, woody build suits those who like heavy, long-lasting scents. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Thai and Cambodian oud, myrrh and Nag Champa lead the scent, while the floral side comes from Crimean rose, Thai blue lotus absolute and Shamama attar. Chinese ginseng and muskrat add a spicy, animalic depth to the mix, and the bergamot lightens it slightly.

Viroopaksa

6.9

Siam 1928 · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Siam 1928 Viroopaksa is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on saffron and bergamot, with leather, honey and osmanthus at the heart and Thai oud and vanilla underneath. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. It is unisex, and its warm, sweet, oriental build points towards cooler weather. The top notes, saffron and bergamot, give it a spicy start. At the heart, leather, honey and osmanthus add a sweet, fruity warmth. In the base, Thai oud, vanilla and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody footing.