The Perfume Library

Fiesta Habana

8.3

Chérigan · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Chérigan Fiesta Habana is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though a fair number see it as feminine. Cuban rum, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean give it a gourmand sweetness. Tobacco and patchouli set that sweetness on a smoky, woody base, while tolu balm and elemi resin add a resinous warmth and iris brings a creamy softness. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Creed Centaurus have a close profile.

Hypnorange

6.9

Coreterno · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Coreterno Hypnorange is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of grapefruit, orange and bitter orange to the sweet, smoky depth of tobacco and vanilla. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and a modern character also stands out. The citrus opens softened by coconut, then tobacco and orange blossom take the heart. In the base, musk, black amber, benzoin and vanilla sweeten it and settle into a woody, lightly smoky warmth.

Austin

8.1

City Rhythm · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

City Rhythm Austin is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that opens on cognac and tobacco, moves through tonka bean, oak and leather, and settles into sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber. Cognac and tobacco lead at the start. In the heart, tonka bean, oak and leather set the character; in the base, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and amber soften the sweetness and leave a resinous, woody warmth. Gourmand and spicy tones run alongside. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it leaves a full, noticeable trail. It is built to be worn by anyone, men and women alike. Those after a close profile may also look at Urban Scents Sensual Blend and Swiss Arabian Nawaf.

Soul Café

8.8

Savoir Faire · 2019

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Savoir Faire Soul Café is a unisex fragrance that pairs coffee and wood with citrus, with a strong sweet and spicy side. Arabian coffee and firewood sit at the centre, while blood orange and bergamot add citrus brightness and black pepper and lavender draw a spicy edge. Patchouli, oud, amberwood, tobacco and musk settle it onto a darker, woody and gourmand base. Citrus, fruity and sweet accords come through most clearly. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It suits both women and men. Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him and Dunhill Icon Racing have a close profile.

Sweet Tobacco

8.3

Avapari

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Avapari Sweet Tobacco is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that opens with lavender, lemon and bergamot and dries down into tonka bean, tobacco and vanilla. The top is bright and citrusy, built on lavender, lemon and bergamot. At the heart sit jasmine sambac, cinnamon, honey and cashmere: the spice and honey sweeten it while the jasmine softens the edges. The base of tonka bean, tobacco and vanilla leaves a creamy, powdery, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score each of them high. Its oriental, sweet build suits cooler weather best, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. Value for money also scores well. Xerjoff Naxos and Scentiments Narcos have a close profile.

Velvet Black Patchouli

8.0

Dolce & Gabbana · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Black Patchouli is a unisex scent that deepens a sweet, floral heart with spicy, woody and earthy tones. It opens with davana, Tarocco orange and Indian papyrus. The heart brings clary sage, Bulgarian rose, coriander seed and tobacco, with the rose and spice balancing each other. In the base, caramel, vanilla and Venezuelan tonka bean pull it towards a gourmand sweetness, while patchouli and Spanish labdanum add an earthy, woody depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Al Haramain Black Musk have a close profile.

Velvet Fire

7.4

The Harmonist · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Harmonist Velvet Fire is a unisex scent built around myrtle, saffron and tobacco, balancing a fresh, green side with spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though a fair share pick winter. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes of myrtle, cypress and clary sage open green and airy. Saffron, neroli and tobacco in the heart add a spicy, floral warmth. The base of oud, tonka bean and cistus settles into a woody, creamy sweetness. Tom Ford Fougère d'Argent and Mancera Fig Me Up have a close profile.

Honey Havane

7.6

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Honey Havane is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter, balancing the sweetness of honey, cocoa and vanilla with spice and smoke. Yemenite honey and Bourbon vanilla carry the sweet, gourmand and creamy side. Cocoa deepens that sweetness, while spices and tobacco add a dry, smoky contrast. Indian oud and Tunisian amber lay a woody, resinous base, and Egyptian musk rounds it all off with a powdery softness. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the most-named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée and Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio have a close profile.

Fiddah

7.9

Kajal · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kajal Fiddah is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and spicy, then settles into a sweet, resinous and smoky base; it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Evening and night-out wear lead, and voters read it as somewhat more masculine. Star anise, bergamot and cinnamon come first, softened by fruity and floral notes. Tobacco and leather sit in the heart. In the base, tonka bean, benzoin, amber, musk and vanilla add a sweet, resinous warmth. Kemi Aqua Regia and Etro Marquetry have a close profile.

Mokaya (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Mokaya Eau de Parfum is a unisex floral oriental that suits evenings and nights out, with a sweet, powdery and gourmand side. Jasmine sambac and orange blossom set a floral base, while cocoa and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet direction. Iris adds a powdery softness, and patchouli and tobacco bring a spicy, earthy depth. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one blended whole from start to finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening and night-out wear, and a fair number choose it for leisure too. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Al Haramain Rawaa and The House of Oud Almond Harmony have a close profile.

Route 66 (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Coty · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Coty Route 66 Eau de Toilette is a citrusy, green and woody fougère that opens fresh and settles into a spicy, resinous depth; it reads masculine and has been discontinued. The top notes of pineapple, bergamot and lemon give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, tarragon, lavender and oakmoss add a green, chypre-like edge. The base of labdanum, sandalwood and patchouli grounds it in a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer get a fair share too. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and also works in the office. The character is clearly masculine. Roja Parfums Apex and Grès Cabaret Homme have a close profile.

Era Elixir

7.4

Jaguar · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jaguar Era Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a spicy opening of black pepper, saffron and cardamom with a sweet, leathery base of vanilla, caramel and tobacco. The top is led by black pepper, saffron, cardamom and bergamot, with grapefruit and mandarin orange adding a fresh, fruity lift. Lily of the valley and violet leaf sit in the heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood turn sweet, while tobacco and leather leave a woody, oriental trail as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and half of voters read it as masculine. Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo and James Bond 007 Seven Intense have a close profile.

Suede (2020)

6.6

Rook Perfumes · 2020

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Rook Perfumes Suede is a unisex scent with a smoky, leathery and spicy character, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it is also chosen for nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Suede opens on suede, moves to tobacco in the heart and rests on leather. It carries a smoky, earthy warmth, backed by spicy, resinous and woody accords, with an animal note in the background. Two perfumes with a close profile are Rook Perfumes Suede (2018) and Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie.

Black Dragon

7.4

Byron Parfums

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Byron Parfums Black Dragon is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and wood. The top is mango, honey and pineapple, so it opens sweet and gourmand. In the heart, shoe polish, tobacco, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla add a spicy, creamy and woody depth. Patchouli, amber and musk settle it into a warm, soft base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Votes on character split closely between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Pana Dora Moonlight and Bishop Bonne Nuit have a close profile.

No Sport

7.3

La Parfumerie Moderne · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

La Parfumerie Moderne No Sport is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against a sweet, spicy and powdery softness; it has been discontinued. Patchouli, tobacco, geranium, galbanum and hay together draw a green, grassy frame. Almond and vetiver sweeten that frame and settle it on a woody base, while the floral side stays in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing. Leisure, daily wear and business are the leading settings. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Balmain Ivoire and Nobile 1942 Fougère Nobile have a close profile.

Taureau de Combat

8.3

Lattafa Pride · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Pride Taureau de Combat is a unisex fragrance that pairs a warm, spicy opening of cinnamon, cardamom and benzoin with a sweet, oriental heart of jasmine, tobacco and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it makes itself known where it is sprayed and stays for a long time. Voters also rate its value for money highly. It opens with cinnamon, cardamom, amber and benzoin, spicy and warm. Jasmine, heliotrope, tobacco and cashmere add a floral, soft layer in the heart. Tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla settle the scent into a sweet, earthy base.

Midnight with the Mobster

7.7

The Dua Brand · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Midnight with the Mobster is a men's fragrance that sets the sweet warmth of cognac, benzoin and vanilla against the spice of black pepper and ginger. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it stays with you for a long time and carries well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent. More voters call its character masculine, though a good share find it feminine. The scent is sweet, gourmand and resinous overall: cognac, benzoin and vanilla form a soft, dense base. Black pepper and ginger cut the sweetness with spice, while tobacco and patchouli add a woody depth. Jasmine and neroli bring the floral side forward, and bergamot leaves a light freshness.

Rum & Spice

8.2

Avapari

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Avapari Rum & Spice is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, spicy gourmand character, its oriental and woody build touched by a leathery note. It opens with cinnamon and tobacco. In the heart, saffron and amber soften the spice and set a warm foundation. In the base, sandalwood, rum and vanilla take over; the scent turns sweeter and its gourmand side grows clearer. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, so it stays on the skin and carries around you for a long time. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. Initio Side Effect and Monkoku Rum Infusion have a close profile.

Ballroom Bohème

7.3

WienerBlut · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

WienerBlut Ballroom Bohème is a unisex perfume with a floral, sweet core rounded out by spice, wood and vanilla, with a clear gourmand streak. The powdery softness of orris butter meets tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla, giving the scent a creamy, sweet feel. Clove and tobacco add spicy warmth, Virginia cedar and Indonesian mangrove wood set a woody base, and amber brings a resinous depth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though business and leisure get votes too. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Memo Paris Quartier Latin and Al Rehab Vigy have a close profile.

Desert Wind

7.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Desert Wind is a floral, spicy woody-oriental that suits fall and winter evenings; it is a unisex fragrance that has been discontinued. The top holds nutmeg, lavender and cypress, along with castoreum and rosewood. The heart is led by Thai oud, tolu balm and several roses (Bulgarian, Turkish, Bourbon), with civet adding an animalic edge. The base of Indian frankincense, tobacco, Mysore sandalwood and vanilla dries down resinous, smoky and warm. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split closely between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex character. Ensar Oud EO 1: Sultani and Jazeel Ghala share a close profile.

Cannabis (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

My Geisha

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

My Geisha Cannabis Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a green, smoky character, its woody and spicy side carrying most of the weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score each of them high. It is unisex, and no season or occasion votes are available. It also scores well for value. It opens with green notes that give it a fresh start. The heart gathers coffee, tobacco and woody notes, which bring a smoky, spicy warmth. In the base, frankincense and oud soften it towards an oriental sweetness. Nusuk Mshari and LPDO Hash Intense have a close profile.

Legno di Guajaco e Pepe Nero

7.3

Tesori d'Oriente

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tesori d'Oriente Legno di Guajaco e Pepe Nero is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance with smoky and leathery touches, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with a bright citrus lift of bergamot, orange, neroli and mandarin orange. The heart turns spicy and herbal with black pepper, cardamom and sage, softened by lavender and tarragon. The base carries the smoky woody line through gaiac wood, tobacco and cedarwood, while tonka bean and coumarin add sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and it also works in the office. It reads masculine and classic. Tesori d'Oriente Legno di Guajaco and Amouage Journey Man have a close profile.

Biassanòt

6.5

Gritti · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti Biassanòt is a smoky, leathery and woody unisex scent, with sweet and powdery tones softening its dark character. Vetiver, hay and coffee open on a dry, slightly earthy note. In the heart, leather, night-blooming jasmine and smoky notes come forward, with the floral side taking the edge off the leather. The base of musk, tobacco and oud settles into a spicy, oriental warmth. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Its dark, smoky build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it leans neither masculine nor feminine. Adam Bensahili Telekinesis and Mystikum Tears on Mystic Sands have a close profile.

Mythos

7.5

D'Qar · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

D'Qar Mythos is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and floral, then turns sweet and spicy with honey, cinnamon and vanilla, with a clear gourmand streak. The top notes of lavender, lemon and bergamot give it a bright, clean start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, cinnamon, honey and cashmere bring the floral side together with spice and sweetness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, cedarwood and tobacco settles it into a warm, woody, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and summer far less. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and works at the office too. Xerjoff Naxos and Monkoku Honeymoon have a close profile.