The Perfume Library

Noir Exquis

7.7

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with walnut, candied orange and marron glacé, then turns sweeter at the heart with maple syrup, Brazilian coffee and orange blossom. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and Indian sandalwood leaves a creamy, resinous, slightly smoky warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between feminine and masculine. Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever and Kerosene Follow have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Ambre Extrême

7.7

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau d'Ambre Extrême is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and suits evenings and nights out best. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick winter and fall, with summer far behind. Evening and night out lead, while leisure and daily wear follow. It doesn't read clearly feminine or masculine; the two views sit close together. It opens on cardamom, nutmeg, pepper and mace, so the spice comes first. Indonesian patchouli and Turkish rose form the heart, with benzoin, tonka bean, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla underneath. The result is a floral, powdery, resinous and gourmand warmth, softened by musk at the base.

Demon Dancer

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer is a unisex fragrance that ties the freshness of peppermint, blood orange and bergamot to the soft fruitiness of orange blossom and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes third, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it is most often called modern. The top of peppermint, rhubarb, bergamot and blood orange opens fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, tonka bean and woody notes sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy, woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic edge.

For Him Bleu Noir Parfum

8.0

Narciso Rodriguez · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Him Bleu Noir Parfum is a fresh yet powdery, woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and spring days, evenings and relaxed outings. It opens bright with mandarin orange, cypress and Italian bergamot. The heart brings iris, cardamom and blue atlas cedar, softened by musk. In the base, vetiver, suede, tonka bean and sandalwood carry it into a sweet, creamy, slightly leathery woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. Evening, leisure, night out and business wear all draw similar support, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Zara Extreme 9.0 and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme.

Histoire d'Orgeat / Héliotrope / Do Ré

7.3

Réminiscence · 2008

Floral · Green · Fruity

Réminiscence Histoire d'Orgeat / Héliotrope / Do Ré wraps heliotrope and almond in the creamy sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine, with some voters calling it modern and others classic. It opens with the green note of fig leaf. Towards the heart, heliotrope and almond come forward, turning the scent powdery and creamy. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin soften the sweetness while patchouli adds a woody depth. Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) and Detaille Sofia have a close profile.

Hyrax

6.7

Zoologist · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Zoologist Hyrax is a spicy, leathery unisex scent that sets the brightness of pink pepper and Turkish rose against civet, castoreum and hyraceum. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and elemi resin, a spicy, resinous start softened by Turkish rose. The heart holds hyacinth, styrax, hyraceum and whisky, with hyraceum bringing the animal edge. In the base, civet and castoreum set an earthy weight, while sandalwood, benzoin, patchouli, tonka bean and amber add woody, resinous warmth. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings, nights out and leisure. It leans masculine but reads as unisex.

Play Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Givenchy · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Givenchy Play Intense Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, coffee blossom, pink pepper and amyris bring out the spice and woodiness. Vetiver, patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum in the base join a gourmand sweetness to a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Layered Devilish and Michael Malul Citizen Jack have a close profile.

Khamrah Dukhan / خمرة

8.0

Lattafa · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan / خمرة is a sweet, smoky and spicy scent built around tobacco, benzoin and tonka bean, best suited to cooler seasons and evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the leading occasions. It is classed as a men's fragrance, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, smoked spices and pimento, fruity and spicy at once. The heart of frankincense, orange blossom, cistus and patchouli adds a resinous, smoky feel. In the base, tobacco, benzoin, tonka bean, amber and praliné take over, settling into a creamy, gourmand warmth.

Armani Code Colonia

6.9

Giorgio Armani · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Colonia is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and few pick it for winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. More than half of voters call it masculine, and some also find it modern. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and bergamot. Orange blossom, salicylate and clary sage form the heart. Tonka bean and heliotrope sweeten the base. The fresh, aquatic and fruity accords lead, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background.

Baiser de Russie

8.2

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Baiser de Russie is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a floral, sweet and powdery body, leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. The top is bergamot, lemon, plum, pine needle and absinth, which gives a sharp, green freshness. Jasmine and cranberry form a floral heart with a slightly tart edge. In the base, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean turn it sweet, while sandalwood and white musk leave it creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow and Lattafa Azeezah have a close profile.

Malesia (2017)

7.9

Xerjoff · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Malesia is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, resinous and woody character, opening with a floral touch before settling into a warm oud and vanilla base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer clearly the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Lily of the valley gives the opening a light floral tone. In the heart, amyris, amber and gurjum balsam build a woody, resinous footing. The base deepens with Laotian and Cambodian oud, labdanum and musk, while tonka bean and vanilla soften it with sweetness. Spicy and animal touches add depth to the warmth.

Extreme Amber

7.3

Louis Varel

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Louis Varel Extreme Amber is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs caramel and vanilla with the warmth of amber and tonka bean, with a floral touch. Both its longevity and projection are rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and caramel; the bergamot gives a brief freshness before the caramel brings the sweetness forward. The heart of lily of the valley, rose and patchouli adds a floral, faintly earthy layer. In the base, vanilla, musk, tonka bean and amber settle into a creamy, powdery, spicy warmth. Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) and Asabi № 3 Intense have a close profile.

Amber Sky

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ex Nihilo Amber Sky opens with coriander seed and Italian bergamot, then settles into a sweet, spicy oriental of amber, vanilla resinoid and tonka bean; it is unisex. Coriander seed and bergamot lead the top, while Egyptian geranium and nutmeg bring a spicy heart. The base is built on amber, cedarwood and sandalwood, softened and sweetened by vanilla resinoid and tonka bean. The overall feel is sweet, resinous and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Molinard Ambre (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Scirocco

8.3

Moresque · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Moresque Scirocco is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that opens fruity and dries down into a warm, leathery, woody base. Apple, orange and cardamom lead the opening, with saffron and elemi resin adding a spicy weight. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg, jasmine and damask rose bring the floral side together with the spice. Vetiver, leather, vanilla and amber dominate the base, leaving a sweet, woody, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, which suits its dense character. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Amouage Beloved Man have a close profile.

Sand Dance

7.9

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Sand Dance is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent, woody and wrapped in spice and resin, that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with mandarin orange, coriander and Irish cream, where the citrus freshness softens into spice and creamy sweetness. In the heart, cashmere wood, sandalwood and cocoa add a woody warmth. The base of styrax, benzoin and tonka bean dries down into a resinous, oriental sweetness, while cedar and patchouli give it a dry backbone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer barely mentioned, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, which fits its unisex profile. Creed Centaurus and Phil Julian Fovere have a close profile.

Omnia

7.6

Bvlgari · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bvlgari Omnia is a powdery oriental for women that wraps a floral core in sweet, spicy and gourmand tones; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, cardamom, saffron, pepper and ginger, bright and spiced. In the heart, nutmeg, masala chai, clove and cinnamon carry the spice on, softened by lotus and almond. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and white chocolate sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third and summer well behind. It is worn by day and in the evening alike, and over half of voters read it as feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Velorum and Givenchy Ange ou Démon (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Erawan (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Dusita · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Dusita Erawan Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built around clary sage, vetiver and oakmoss, with a green, fresh and earthy character. It opens with clary sage and petitgrain, fresh and green. In the heart, vetiver, vanilla and hay take over; the vanilla sweetens the scent and adds a creamy softness. The base of oakmoss, tonka bean and cedarwood sets a woody, powdery and earthy ground. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer following and winter well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works at the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Miya Shinma Yuki and Amouage Sunshine Man have a close profile.

Cococaine (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

olakala · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Olakala Cococaine Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot against the creamy sweetness of coconut and tuberose, and it suits summer days best. It opens with grapefruit, cardamom, pink pepper and bergamot, giving a fresh, lightly spiced citrus start. In the heart, coconut, jasmine, tuberose and rose add a creamy floral warmth. The base of tonka bean, musk, amber, benzoin and sandalwood sweetens it and dries down soft and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear leading. More voters call it feminine, though many also read it as masculine or modern. It has been discontinued. Xerjoff Accento and Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc have a close profile.

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie (2019)

8.4

Roja Parfums · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Andromeda (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity opening with a creamy, sweet base. The top notes of grass, bergamot and water jasmine give it a fresh, green start, while damask rose, peach and pear nectar bring a soft, fruity floral heart. In the base, vanilla, milk and coconut sweeten it and settle it into a powdery, creamy finish. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Maison Alhambra Anarch and Le Galion La Rose have a close profile.

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique

7.6

Bottega Veneta · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bottega Veneta Essence Aromatique is a women's fragrance that sets the coolness of coriander and bergamot against the warmth of patchouli, white rose and vanilla. It opens with coriander and bergamot, citrusy, spicy and fresh. In the heart, patchouli and white rose build a floral, green balance; as it dries down, tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and less towards evening or night out. Most voters read it as feminine.

Bois Oudh

8.2

The Dua Brand · 2023

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

The Dua Brand Bois Oudh is a unisex scent that builds a woody core from oud, sandalwood and teakwood, sweetened by amber and tonka bean. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one piece from start to finish. Oud and sandalwood set a woody, smoky ground, cardamom adds a spicy lift, and amber with tonka bean brings a resinous, sweet warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets votes for business and daily wear. Its character reads masculine. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Niche 4 All Agar Oud have a close profile.

Lustre

7.8

Amouage · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Lustre is a unisex scent that opens with iris and cardamom and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody base of vanilla and resins. Lustre's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though it reads as unisex. It begins with a powdery, spicy opening of iris and cardamom. In the heart, patchouli, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody body. The base of vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean and labdanum sweetens it into a creamy, smoky, resinous finish. Lattafa Liam and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Wet Cherry Liquor

7.8

Bohoboco · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Bohoboco Wet Cherry Liquor is a fruity, sweet gourmand that pairs cherry with a warm liqueur note, and it suits nights out and evenings. It opens with cherry and liqueur. In the heart, strawberry, caramel, cherry syrup and Turkish rose build a dense, sugary fruit character, while the synthetic and spicy accords sharpen that sweetness. In the base, vetiver and sandalwood add some dryness, and vanilla and tonka bean soften everything into a smooth, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. Night out, evening and leisure are the favoured occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Latte di Cherry and Parfum de Cerise have a close profile.