The Perfume Library

Arabesque

8.4

The Merchant Of Venice · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Merchant Of Venice Arabesque is a fruity, spicy unisex scent that opens with plum, tobacco leaf and ginger and is sweetened by tonka bean and cinnamon. The top holds plum, tobacco leaf and ginger; the heart brings tonka bean, cinnamon and cedarwood. Vetiver, white musk and benzoin in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall impression is gourmand, oriental and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daily or office wear. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't sit clearly on one side. Lattafa Teriaq Intense and Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique have a close profile.

Silky Woods

7.8

Goldfield & Banks · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods is a unisex scent in which tobacco leaf, Ceylonese cinnamon and saffron sit on a sweet, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as comfortable on either side. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords dominate. Tahitian vanilla and Madagascan ylang-ylang give it a creamy softness, while suede adds a leathery edge. Australian oud, frankincense and Australian sandalwood bring a woody, smoky depth. Yves Saint Laurent Babycat and Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum have a close profile.

Alexandria Orientale

8.4

Xerjoff · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Alexandria Orientale is a unisex perfume with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions, while summer and office wear are far less common. More voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. It opens with Omani frankincense, leather, green apple and basil. The heart of Bulgarian rose, Virginia cedar, coriander and Italian iris turns floral and spicy. In the base, Malayan oud, tobacco leaf, Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood make it sweet, woody and warm.

Dark Rebel

7.8

John Varvatos · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

John Varvatos Dark Rebel is a sweet, spicy woody-leathery men's fragrance with a dark character, suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and business wear well behind. It reads largely as masculine. It opens with Cuban sugar cane, Jamaican rum, cardamom absolute and clary sage, sweet and spicy from the start. The heart is led by black leather, black pepper and nutmeg, and the base of Mexican vanilla, tobacco leaf and castoreum settles into a smoky, earthy, faintly animal warmth.

Invite Only Amber | 23

7.3

Kayali · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 is a sweet, spicy and feminine fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the leading occasions. It reads feminine to most, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens gourmand, with roasted hazelnut, chocolate, black cherry and Provençal honey, while cinnamon and tobacco leaf add spice. Damask rose and Rosa centifolia absolute sit in the heart. It settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy base of amber, patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and oud. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 have a close profile.

Tobacco & Tonka Bean

7.8

Banana Republic · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Banana Republic Tobacco & Tonka Bean is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, gourmand sweetness on a spicy, creamy oriental base, and it suits cooler weather and evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Character votes tilt slightly feminine, though the masculine share is not small, so it sits somewhere in between. Anjou pear and Mirabelle plum open with a fresh, juicy sweetness. The heart pairs tobacco leaf, which reads dry and spicy, with coconut, which adds a creamy note. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla soften everything into a warm, gourmand finish. Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Tobacco Oud Intense

8.3

Tom Ford · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent built around tobacco leaf, oud and amber; it has been discontinued. Tobacco leaf and oud lead, while amber and labdanum add a resinous warmth. Tonka bean brings sweetness, sandalwood and cedar form a woody base, and coriander and patchouli lend a spicy, earthy edge. There is an animalic side to it as well. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes lean masculine and classic, though it is classed as unisex. Dior Oud Ispahan and Tom Ford Oud Wood have a close profile.

Aramis Tobacco Reserve

8.1

Aramis · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aramis Tobacco Reserve is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with woody, smoky and resinous tones, and it has been discontinued. Tobacco leaf and oakmoss lead, while tonka bean sweetens and softens them. Nutmeg adds spice, blackcurrant a faint fruitiness and iris a powdery touch. Clary sage stays in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Creed Oud Zarian and Molinard Ambre.

Hili

8.1

Widian · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Widian Hili is a sweet, powdery unisex fragrance that sets the spice of pink pepper and cinnamon against creamy jasmine and tuberose. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot, cinnamon and coriander for a lively spiced start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose, ylang-ylang and tiaré form a floral cloud. Coconut milk, tobacco leaf, sandalwood and vanilla then settle it onto a sweet, woody base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Voters mostly read it as feminine.

The Ritual of Oudh pour Homme

8.3

Rituals · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rituals The Ritual of Oudh pour Homme is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It is built around tobacco leaf, leather and oud. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, while bergamot lightly brightens the heavier notes. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and oriental, with the leathery side never fading far into the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out; summer is rarely chosen. It reads clearly masculine. Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Icon Absolute

7.5

Dunhill · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Dunhill Icon Absolute is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sicilian bergamot and black pepper, then softens into saffron, Egyptian jasmine and black rose. The base is led by oud, Tuscan leather and tobacco leaf, so the spicy, woody and resinous accords sit on an earthy, leathery foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it for business or daily use. It reads masculine and classic. Le Labo Oud 27 and Dior Purple Oud have a close profile.

Fougère Platine

7.6

Tom Ford · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Tom Ford Fougère Platine is a unisex fougère that pairs green, smoky and resinous tones; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards business and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads mostly masculine, though some voters call it classic or modern. Tobacco leaf, artemisia and frankincense carry the scent. Clary sage and cedarwood give it a woody, earthy base, while bergamot lifts the fresh side a little. Spicy and smoky tones keep the greenness from turning soft.

Fortune

8.2

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

The Dua Brand Fortune is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, especially in autumn and winter. In Fortune, honey, vanilla and tonka bean give a gourmand sweetness, while cinnamon and tobacco leaf add a spicy warmth. Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot carry a citrus brightness, and jasmine sambac brings a soft, creamy floral touch. Cashmeran and lavender give it a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and evening and night-out wear stands out. It reads somewhat masculine but stays unisex. Xerjoff Naxos and Câline Mystic White have a close profile.

Black Powder

7.1

Jusbox · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jusbox Black Powder is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, fruity opening against a smoky, resinous and leathery woody core. Pimento, apple and blackcurrant lead, with spice and fruit sweetness moving together. The heart turns to frankincense, tobacco leaf, sandalwood and suede, shifting the scent toward smoky and earthy tones. Tonka bean and patchouli carry the sweetness and woody depth into the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer stays in the background. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time, and nearly half of voters read its character as masculine. Its profile is close to Amouage Interlude Man and Tom Daxon Resin Sacra.

Ricki Hall - Booze & Baccy

7.8

Captain Fawcett's · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Captain Fawcett's Ricki Hall - Booze & Baccy is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, spicy body with a smoky, resinous texture, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bay rum, bergamot and orange, which feel fresh and slightly tart. In the heart, galbanum, white thyme and coriander add a green, herbal spice. The base brings the sweetness of vanilla and benzoin, while frankincense and tobacco leaf settle it on a smoky, earthy ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Juozas Statkevičius Juozas Statkevičius and Bois 1920 Real Patchouly have a close profile.

Black Tobacco

8.3

Womo · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Womo Black Tobacco is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around tobacco flower, tobacco leaf and honey, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings leading, and although it is unisex, it leans masculine. It opens with cumin and tobacco flower for a spicy start, while tobacco leaf, honey and coriander form the heart. Tolu balm, vanilla and cocoa carry the base into a gourmand, resinous sweetness, with woody and oriental touches alongside. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and François Delì Sweet Tobacco have a close profile.

Imbue

8.7

Parfums Vintage

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Parfums Vintage Imbue is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a spicy, slightly sweet woody finish, and it suits spring and fall days best. Violet leaf and bergamot give the top a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, myrrh, black tea, cinnamon and pimento bring spice that the sweetness softens. The base of musk, olive wood and tobacco leaf sets it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads more masculine in the votes, though some find it feminine. Gucci pour Homme II (Eau de Toilette) and Mirko Buffini Mu have a close profile.

Cherry Fortune

7.9

The Dua Brand

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Cherry Fortune is a fruity, gourmand unisex scent in which black cherry, cherry liqueur and honey are warmed by cinnamon and tobacco leaf. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and also worn for leisure. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Cherry sweetness leads, with griotte syrup and vanilla softening the gourmand side. Cinnamon and tobacco leaf add a spicy warmth, while sandalwood and cashmeran give it a woody base. Bergamot and lemon lift it slightly, and jasmine and rose stay in the background.

I Am Not Going To Disturb You Femme

7.7

Yohji Yamamoto · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Yohji Yamamoto I Am Not Going To Disturb You Femme is a sweet, spicy and smoky women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. The top opens with angelica and davana. The heart pairs tobacco leaf with osmanthus, where the floral and smoky sides meet. In the base, vanilla and Sylkolide™ sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, powdery bed, with oriental and woody accords rounding out the warmth.

Dirty Velvet

7.6

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2016

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dirty Velvet is a unisex scent that sets a green, fruity opening over a spicy, woody and faintly animal base, and it suits fall and leisure time best. Honey pomelo gives a fruity sweetness at first. In the heart, tobacco leaf and fig build a green, creamy mood. In the base, sandalwood and vetiver form a woody, earthy ground, while salt pulls it towards something dry and lightly salty. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex.

Tone - Indéterminée

8.2

Zara · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Tone - Indéterminée opens with grapefruit and cinnamon and settles into neroli, tobacco leaf and rum, a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine. Grapefruit and cinnamon start it bright and spicy. In the heart, neroli and tobacco leaf add a soft, slightly smoky tone. The base of ambrette, rum and cedar leaves a sweet, powdery, creamy woodiness. Initio Side Effect and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Arabian Horse (Parfum Extract)

8.6

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Horse is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening wear leading the occasions. Voters read it as more masculine, though it has a following on women too. Tobacco leaf, cinnamon and osmanthus give it a sweet, fruity, gourmand feel. Cedar, patchouli and vetiver build a woody base, frankincense and cistus add a smoky edge, and vanilla and musk soften it. Parfums de Marly Herod and The Dua Brand King of Judea Attar have a close profile.

Secret Joly (2018)

7.2

Oriza L. Legrand · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Oriza L. Legrand Secret Joly is a sweet, creamy floral with a spicy, animal warmth, offered as a unisex scent. It opens with jasmine and hyacinth, and the heart deepens the floral side with jasmine sambac, tuberose, ylang-ylang and gardenia. The base of benzoin, honey, tobacco leaf and civet sweetens it and dries down warm and animalic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Victor de Manoz Rubí Rojo and Illuminum Moroccan Tuberose have a close profile.

Antidote

7.6

Régalien

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Régalien Antidote is a unisex scent in which red rose, nutmeg and geranium sit on a sweet, spicy and floral base. The top is red rose, nutmeg and geranium; in the heart, sage, mimosa, jasmine and honey sweeten the floral side. The base of amber, vanilla and tobacco leaf makes it creamy, resinous and oriental in warmth, while patchouli and musk add a woody depth. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out, evenings and leisure time. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine.