The Perfume Library

Divine, l'été narguilé

7.8

Divine · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Divine, l'été narguilé is a unisex scent that opens with rose, freesia and lemon, warms through Ceylonese cinnamon, Madagascan clove and ginger, and dries down on tobacco absolute and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. There is no season or occasion data, but with its spicy, smoky build it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably as a unisex fragrance. The opening is bright and floral, with lemon and freesia lifted and softened by rose. The heart turns warm and spicy through cinnamon, clove and ginger. At the base, tonka bean adds sweetness, tobacco absolute and patchouli bring a smoky edge, and sandalwood gives a powdery, woody floor. Al-Jazeera 20th Anniversary and Penhaligon's Malabah have a close profile.

Gruia

6.3

Adi ale Van · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Adi ale Van Gruia is a unisex fragrance that starts floral and green, then darkens with spice, smoke and earth. Gruia leaves a strong trail: longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays noticeable on skin for hours. Its density suggests a measured hand when spraying. No season or occasion votes are given to lean on; it reads unisex rather than masculine or feminine. The top notes of nutmeg, lavender and clove leaf open spicy and aromatic. In the heart, tobacco absolute, violet leaf and copaiba balsam bring together green and smoky tones. The base of woody notes, nagarmotha, soil, musk and opoponax settles into a resinous, earthy, leathery dry-down.

Ummo (no. 3)

8.2

Xinú · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Xinú Ummo (no. 3) is a unisex fragrance led by juniper, tobacco absolute and honey, balancing sweetness with a smoky edge. Juniper and cedarwood give it a dry, woody frame, while tobacco absolute and honey sweeten and soften it. Nicotiana alata blossom, liquidambar and tonka bean absolute add a resinous, creamy warmth. The accords pair fruity and sweet tones with spicy, animal, earthy and leathery ones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. It is a heavy, warm profile that sits comfortably on any skin. Clive Christian X Tabac and Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah share a close profile.

Island Tobacco

5.7

Aromas de Salazar

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aromas de Salazar Island Tobacco is a unisex scent for leisure and evening wear, where tobacco is softened by tropical fruit and flowers; it has been discontinued. It opens with the freshness of ginger, lime and bergamot alongside the sweetness of passion fruit, guava and coconut. In the heart, pink pepper, frangipani absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum bring a floral, fruity, spicy turn. The base closes with blond tobacco absolute, sandalwood, musk and ambergris, giving a woody, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick leisure and evening, with daily and business wear close behind. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Kuma and Byron Parfums Barba Rossa have a close profile.

Jazz by the Fire

7.9

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Jazz by the Fire is a unisex scent built around rum absolute, tobacco absolute and chestnut, sweet, gourmand and smoky in character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. It is meant for men and women alike. Rum absolute and vanilla set a sweet, gourmand base, while tobacco absolute and chestnut add a smoky, woody warmth. Pink pepper and clove carry the spicy side.

Paradise 2.0

8.8

Sherwood · 2025

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Paradise 2.0 is a unisex scent where coffee, oud and spice come forward, with floral, woody and leathery sides around them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a dense, full-bodied scent that reads comfortably on both men and women. The top notes of Kopi Luwak coffee, pink pepper, saffron and Sri Lankan cinnamon open spicy. In the heart, jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose and tobacco absolutes add a floral layer, while sandalwood and oud set it on a woody base. The base of leather, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla finishes it warm, oriental and animalic.

Tenebra

7.4

Royal Crown

Floral · Green · Sweet

Royal Crown Tenebra is a women's fragrance that sets tuberose, honey and vanilla absolute against oud, tobacco absolute and ebony, joining a floral side to a woody one; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's scent, but the heavy woody and spicy character sets it apart from classic florals. The top opens with cardamom, nutmeg, heliotrope and tuberose. In the heart, tuberose sweetens alongside honey and narcissus, while Jasminum auriculatum and Florentine iris push the floral side towards powder. The base of oud, Mysore sandalwood, labdanum and ambergris lays down a woody, animal and earthy floor. Antonio Visconti Fleur de Nuit and Ayala Moriel Gigi have a close profile.

Tobacco Cider

8.4

Hendley Perfumes · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Hendley Perfumes Tobacco Cider is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex scent built around tobacco absolute, apple and mulling spices, and it has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. All longevity votes land on the high side, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a hint rather than a verdict. It is a unisex scent. The fruity and sweet side comes from apple and vanilla absolute, the spicy side from the mulling spices. Tobacco absolute, sandalwood, patchouli and labdanum form a woody, earthy, smoky base. Benzoin and tonka bean add a resinous sweetness, and civet brings an animal depth. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense and Bortnikoff Tabac Doré (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Wild Night

8.1

Alendor · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Alendor Wild Night is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that opens on bergamot and calamus and settles into a base of tobacco, hay and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good; most voters score the longevity high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. The scent reads masculine. It opens with fresh bergamot and calamus, and geranium adds a floral touch in the heart. In the base, tobacco and hay turn sweet, tonka bean adds a creamy softness, and cedarwood, vetiver and maté build a woody, earthy, leathery ground. The Merchant Of Venice Spicy and Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit Oud have a close profile.

King of Summerisle

8.1

OM Parfum

Spicy · Woody · Animal

OM Parfum King of Summerisle is a dark, smoky unisex scent built on cade juniper, birch tar and smoke, with a spicy, woody, animal and earthy character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, and most voters score both high, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: cade juniper, birch tar and smoke form a hard, smoky base. Tobacco absolute, roasted coffee, whisky and castoreum push it towards an animal, earthy warmth, while caramel, chocolate and plum add a touch of sweetness and stay in the background.

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.

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.

Cuir et Tabac

8.3

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Cuir et Tabac is a sweet, resinous and earthy unisex scent for anyone who likes the warm, dark side of tobacco and wood. Tobacco absolute, Indian oud and Indian sandalwood form its backbone. Muskroot and Nepalese nard add an earthy depth, while styrax absolute and labdanum bring a resinous, slightly sweet warmth. The notes aren't split into top and base; the scent reads as one spicy, woody, oriental whole from start to finish. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. The dense, dark character suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued, but Eyüp Sabri Tuncer Indian Oud and La Maison de la Vanille Royal Oud have a close profile.

Mata Hari

7.8

DSH Perfumes · 2010

Floral · Green · Fruity

DSH Perfumes Mata Hari is a floral, green-edged perfume for women, set on a sweet, spicy and resinous base. It opens with a fresh citrus of bergamot, neroli and orange, sharpened by green galbanum. The heart is a rich floral built from ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and rose, with clove and cinnamon adding spice. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, benzoin and tobacco pull it towards a sweet, woody, resinous finish. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a warm, dense trail without filling the room, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It is a women's fragrance that suits those who like oriental and floral styles.

Afghano Oudh

6.3

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Afghano Oudh is a unisex scent with a smoky, leathery and earthy character, backed by strong resinous and spicy sides. Tobacco absolute, cannabis, leather, oud and birch tar come to the front, while smoke and gaiac wood reinforce the woody, smoky base. Frankincense and myrrh add a resinous warmth, cumin brings spice, and galbanum gives a green, fresh edge. Civet leaves an animal trace. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits those who want an intense, characterful scent, worn by men and women alike, and it has a close profile to Puig Quorum and Amouage Epic Man.

Paradise

8.7

Sherwood · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Sherwood Paradise is a unisex fragrance where rose, oud and tobacco take the lead, in a floral, spicy and woody frame. The top holds cardamom, lemon, bergamot and coffee; in the heart Bulgarian rose, Philippine oud, jasmine sambac and violet dominate. The base brings tobacco absolute, benzoin, patchouli and vetiver, settling into a resinous, earthy, smoky and slightly leathery finish. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong; the vote count is small, but it clearly wears dense and leaves a trail. It suits men and women alike. It has been discontinued. Lorenzo Villoresi Atman Xaman and Floris Leather Oud have a close profile.

Tobacco & Tulle

6.4

Soivohle · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Soivohle Tobacco & Tulle is a unisex scent that builds on a sweet, spicy core and darkens it with woody, smoky, leathery and animal tones. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Voters give it 6.4 out of 10, though with so few votes this is more an impression than a verdict. It reads as truly unisex, equally at home on women and men. The notes are tobacco absolute, tuberose absolute, hyraceum and ambergris. Tobacco and sweetness lead, and the tuberose softens that edge. Hyraceum and ambergris add an animal, earthy and resinous depth. Masque I-II Montecristo and Initio Magnetic Blend 1 have a close profile.

Murmure Chypré

8.0

Motif Olfactif · 2019

Green · Spicy · Resinous

Ochre

7.9

Chris Rusak · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Chris Rusak Ochre is a unisex fragrance led by tobacco and wood, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. The notes read as one whole: tobacco absolute and tobacco, with cigar ash, form a dry, smoky spine. Sandalwood and woods add woody depth, saffron brings spice, and tonka bean absolute adds sweetness. Ambergris softens the picture, and the accords set a fresh, fruity side beside resinous, earthy and leathery tones. The mood is warm and dark, balanced by that sweetness. Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue and Cuba Cuba Red have a close profile.

Une Robe de Zibeline

7.4

DSH Perfumes · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

DSH Perfumes Une Robe de Zibeline is a floral, sweet chypre for women, deepened with spice, leather and animal tones. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The number of votes is small, so read this with some caution. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. In the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute, ylang-ylang, iris and carnation lead. The base is dominated by leather, tobacco absolute, brown oakmoss and labdanum, softened and sweetened by Siam benzoin, amber and coumarin. The top of rosewood, bergamot and lemon gives a brief lift, while black pepper and aldehydes add a sharp edge to the opening. Zoologist Civet and DSH Perfumes Foxy (Voile de Parfum) have a close profile.

Poudre Noire

8.3

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Poudre Noire is a floral, powdery and smoky unisex scent that opens with heliotrope, honey and Turkish rose otto. The top holds heliotrope, honey, rose otto and lilac. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, tobacco and peach carry the florals towards a sweet, powdery character. The base of cedarwood, ambergris, civet and musk adds a woody, animalic and resinous footing, with green and spicy touches among the accords. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It suits men and women alike and wears dense and distinctive. Zoologist Moth and Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya have a close profile.

Meerschaum

7.8

Soivohle · 2010

Floral · Green · Spicy

Soivohle Meerschaum is a unisex scent with a smoky, earthy and resinous character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without projecting far. Only a few people have rated it, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits both men and women. Tobacco absolute and oakmoss absolute set the woody, smoky tone, with birch and cedar adding to the wood. Chamomile, green tea and lavender absolute bring a green, floral lightness, while benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean add a resinous sweetness. Patchouli rounds it out with earthy depth.

Adiere

7.0

Adi ale Van · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Adi ale Van Adiere is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with leather, tobacco and smoke, with a sweet, spicy side running through it. The top is built on lime, bitter orange, black pepper and cola, with thyme and Cuba Libre keeping the opening fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, ink, tobacco absolute, leather, pine and whisky pull the scent towards something darker and more leathery. The base of patchouli, vanilla absolute, oud, amber, cocoa and tonka bean settles into a warm, sweet finish with smoke running through it.

Róisín Dubh

8.3

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Cloon Keen Atelier Róisín Dubh is a floral, spicy unisex scent that ties damask rose and black pepper to the warmth of rum and tobacco. The top notes are rum absolute, osmanthus absolute and black pepper, so sweetness and spice arrive together. In the heart, damask rose and damask rose water carry the floral side. The base brings patchouli, tobacco absolute and cistus, while frankincense and Virginia cedar settle the scent onto a woody, smoky, leathery ground. A powdery softness runs through the blend. It reads as unisex rather than leaning to one side. Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Angélique have a close profile.