The Perfume Library

The Dreamer (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace The Dreamer Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral men's scent that opens with tarragon and juniper and softens into iris and lily at the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Most voters read it as masculine, and a smaller group as classic. The top notes of tarragon, juniper and artemisia give a crisp, lightly spicy, green start. In the heart, iris, lily and flax add a powdery, floral softness. The base of tobacco flower and amber turns it sweeter and dries it down warm and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

Uden Overdose

8.2

Xerjoff · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Xerjoff Uden Overdose is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of lemon and bergamot with a warm heart of ginger, coffee and tobacco flower. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind and winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine. The opening is bright citrus, lemon and bergamot giving a fresh edge. In the heart, ginger's spice, the roasted note of coffee and tobacco flower bring a sweeter warmth. It dries down to amber and musk, creamy and woody.

Bouquet Ideale (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Casamorati · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where sweet, gourmand warmth is wrapped in spice and wood, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine on character, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Cinnamon and nutmeg open it with spicy warmth. In the heart, papyrus, gaiac wood, amyris and cedarwood build a woody frame. The base of musk, tobacco flower, coumarin and vanilla settles it into something creamy and sweet. Gemelli Profumo Identity Unisex and The House of Oud Golden Powder have a close profile.

Boudoir (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Vivienne Westwood · 1998

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and spicy scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued and is classed as a women's perfume. It opens with orange blossom, hyacinth and bergamot lifted by aldehydes; in the heart rose, jasmine, narcissus and orris root build a floral, powdery core, with carnation and cardamom adding spice. In the base vanilla and sandalwood give a sweet, woody warmth, while cinnamon and patchouli deepen the oriental side. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; most see it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Emanuel Ungaro Diva (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Oesel

8.0

Xerjoff · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Oesel is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets orange blossom, lemon and Bulgarian rose over patchouli and cedarwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and masculine and feminine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with lemon and orange blossom for a bright citrus feel, backed by Paraguayan petigrain's green edge. The heart brings Bulgarian rose, acacia and jasmine sambac in a soft floral layer. In the base, patchouli, cedarwood, tobacco flower and amber carry it into a sweet, spicy, powdery, creamy woodiness.

Golden Powder

8.1

The House of Oud · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The House of Oud Golden Powder is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy, gourmand character on a powdery, woody and smoky base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as the votes split closely between the two. Cinnamon and nutmeg open with spice. In the heart, sandalwood, Virginia cedar and gaiac wood build a woody frame. The base of vanilla, musk and coumarin adds a creamy, powdery sweetness, while Burmese oud and French labdanum bring a resinous, smoky depth.

Slowdive

7.7

Hiram Green · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hiram Green Slowdive is a floral, sweet and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and see it for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Some find it feminine and others masculine, so it sits between the two. It opens with orange blossom and neroli. The heart brings tuberose, honey, beeswax, dried fruits and tobacco flower, and the floral side turns sweet, creamy and gourmand. Resins in the base leave a spicy, oriental trail. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu and Tauer Perfumes Vanilla Absolue have a close profile.

Amber Gold

8.3

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Amber Gold opens with tangerine and coriander, then settles into orange blossom, tobacco flower and almond blossom, a sweet, spicy unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. The opening pairs the brightness of tangerine with the spice of coriander. In the heart the flowers turn creamy and sweet, with orange blossom, tobacco flower and almond blossom blending together. Patchouli and musk leave a woody, resinous, oriental warmth underneath.

Velvet Teddy

7.8

M∙A∙C · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

M∙A∙C Velvet Teddy is a sweet, gourmand scent built around honey, vanilla orchid and tonka bean, suited to evenings and the colder months. It opens with bergamot, ginger and tobacco flower; in the heart honey, vanilla orchid and mimosa give it a soft, creamy sweetness. The base holds musk, papyrus root and tonka bean. Spicy, woody, resinous and slightly smoky tones run alongside the sweetness. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly feminine, with a fair share of voters finding it masculine.

Amber Flame

8.1

Lou de Pre

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lou de Pre Amber Flame is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. The top notes of clove, cinnamon and ginger set up a warm spice line, while tobacco and aniseed add a smoky edge. In the heart, tonka bean, cocoa and vanilla turn the scent creamy and sweet. The base carries honey and benzoin into a resinous warmth, with woody notes staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly masculine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Tobacco Honey have a close profile.

The Cobra & The Canary

7.2

Imaginary Authors · 2012

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Imaginary Authors The Cobra & The Canary is a unisex scent where a citrus freshness sits over a leathery, smoky and woody core. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. The notes read as one blend rather than stages: leather and asphalt sit beside hay and tobacco flower on an earthy, faintly smoky base. Iris adds a powdery softness, and lemon brings a citrus lift that brightens the dry texture. Boyd's Cuero and Theodoros Kalotinis Leather Iris have a close profile.

Radiant Nectar

7.2

Clean · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Clean Radiant Nectar is a fresh, floral unisex scent that softens its fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy feel, and it suits easy spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant last. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. It opens with pear nectar and ambrette seed. The heart of carrot seed, orris butter and tobacco flower brings the powdery, creamy side. White cedar, musk and ambroxan leave a clean, slightly synthetic trail at the base. Rosine Rose des Neiges and Prada Candy Kiss have a close profile.

Madera

8.0

Omnia Profumi · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Omnia Profumi Madera is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand floral built around caramel and vanilla, made for women. It opens with caramel, Bourbon vanilla and vanilla. In the heart, wild flowers and peach blossom soften the sweetness, with vanilla returning once more. The base of coconut, white musk and tobacco flower closes it with a creamy, spicy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters find it feminine. Omnia Profumi White Madera and Dr. Taffi Velluto Vanilla have a close profile.

Black Amber

7.5

Agonist · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Agonist Black Amber is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex scent built around black amber, styrax and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red algae, davana and frankincense, then cedarwood, Java vetiver and tobacco flower set a woody, earthy heart. In the base, patchouli and Indian sandalwood soften into vanilla, and it dries down warm and smoky. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though many hear it as feminine. Boss Bottled Elixir and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Blv pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Bvlgari · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari Blv pour Homme Eau de Toilette opens with cardamom and sandalwood, moves into juniper berry, ginger and galangal, and comes across as a fresh, woody, lightly spicy men's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and just over half of voters read it as masculine. The scent is fresh and citrusy, softened by aquatic and floral touches. Ginger and galangal supply the spice, while juniper berry adds a dry, crisp edge. In the base, teakwood, gingko and tobacco flower form a woody, slightly sweet, powdery floor.

Ligea La Sirena (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Carthusia

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Ligea La Sirena Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that links a fresh citrus opening of lavender, bergamot and orange to the sweet, powdery warmth of vanilla and white musk; it has been discontinued. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business settings close behind. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall nearly as favoured and winter getting a smaller share. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. The top holds lavender, frankincense, orange, bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, so it opens fresh and citrus-led. In the heart, clove, lemon grass, patchouli and geranium add a spicy, floral edge. The base of white musk, vanilla, tobacco flower and benzoin sweetens it and dries down warm, woody and oriental.

Field Notes from Paris

7.2

Ineke · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ineke Field Notes from Paris is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall, with spring and winter close behind; it opens with fresh citrus and settles into something sweet, smoky and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the votes, though daily and office use also get a share, and summer is the least favoured season. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It starts with orange blossom, bergamot and coriander seed, fresh and lightly floral. Patchouli, tobacco and cedar then build a smoky, earthy centre. Vanilla, leather and tonka bean close it out with sweetness and a powdery warmth. Guerlain Héritage (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Parma Zafferano have a close profile.

Blv Notte

7.6

Bvlgari · 2004

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Bvlgari Blv Notte is a feminine fragrance that sets the freshness of mandarin orange and bergamot against the sweet warmth of dark chocolate and amber, with a floral, gourmand side; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, galangal and bergamot, a fresh and fruity start. The heart holds iris, tobacco flower, acacia and vodka, bringing a powdery, floral softness. Dark chocolate, amber and ginger sweeten the base and close it with a spicy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall, with spring and winter not far behind, and the occasions spread from daily wear to evenings. Most see it as feminine. Jil Sander Jil and Betty Barclay Beautiful have a close profile.

Vanille Persuasive

7.7

LPDO · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

LPDO Vanille Persuasive is a sweet, spicy, lightly smoky unisex vanilla that suits cold seasons and evenings. It opens with tobacco and spices. At the heart, tobacco flower, tonka bean, cocoa and vanilla merge into a gourmand, creamy sweetness. The base leaves woody notes and dried fruits, where the fruity and oriental sides become clearer. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Les Perles D'Orient Tabac & Vanille and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vetiver (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Etro · 1989

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Etro Vetiver Eau de Toilette is a green, earthy woody fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge, aimed at men; it has been discontinued. It opens fresh and green with sagebrush, bergamot, clary sage and petitgrain. In the heart, gaiac wood, iris and bourbon vetiver bring out the woody, earthy side, and tobacco flower with amber adds a resinous warmth in the base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it suits daytime, leisure and office wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. Le Labo Vetiver 46 and D.S. & Durga Cowboy Grass have a close profile.

Cristallo / Cristallo di Rocca

7.8

Omnia Profumi · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Omnia Profumi Cristallo / Cristallo di Rocca is a sweet, gourmand scent for women, sharpened by spice and smoke, and it suits cold weather and evenings best. Caramel, vanilla and nutmeg open it with a soft, sweet start. In the heart, clove and frankincense add a spicy, resinous depth, with vanilla still present. The base of vetiver, white musk and tobacco flower sets it on a smoky, oriental ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It has been discontinued. Katana Ambre Fumé and Omnia Profumi Bronzo have a close profile.

Io Capri (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Carthusia · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Carthusia Io Capri Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, eucalyptus and corn mint, then softens into fig, jasmine and tea at the heart. Tobacco flower and seagrass settle at the base. The fresh, citrus and green sides dominate, while floral and fruity touches add a little sweetness in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with room for the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits right in between. Carthusia Mediterraneo and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella have a close profile.

Rosarium

7.7

Angela Ciampagna · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Angela Ciampagna Rosarium pairs the powdery floral side of iris and violet with sweetness from vanilla and honey, set over a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood; it is a unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. The top holds tobacco flower, carrot seed and honey, while the heart brings iris, celery seed, violet and juniper berry. The base is vetiver, frankincense, musk, vanilla and cedarwood. The overall impression is floral and sweet, deepened by spice, resin and a faint smokiness, with a creamy softness running through it. Viole Nere and Baiser de Florence have a close profile.

Lunar Vetiver

8.3

Amouroud · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Amouroud Lunar Vetiver is a fresh, earthy unisex scent that opens on bergamot and pink pepper and settles into Java vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter getting the fewest votes. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, and less towards evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as masculine or classic. Citrus and spicy accords come first through bergamot, pink pepper and pimento. In the heart, night-blooming cereus, sage and vanilla add a floral, green softness. The base of tonka bean, tobacco flower and Java vetiver leaves a creamy, woody, earthy finish.