The Perfume Library

Oud Douce Amère

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Floral · Green · Spicy

Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère is a unisex oud scent that pairs a floral, woody and resinous character with animal and smoky undertones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a first impression. The dense structure suits cooler weather and evening wear, and it reads equally well on men and women. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, hyacinth and saffron. Toward the heart, Indian oud, tobacco and honey come in, while the floral side is softened by a green leafy note. In the base, Cambodian oud, myrrh, leather and white ambergris dominate, and the scent dries down to a resinous, smoky, slightly animal warmth. Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Agra

8.0

Contes de Parfums · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Contes de Parfums Agra is a floral, spicy unisex scent that links a bright opening of neroli and cardamom to the creamy sweetness of tonka bean absolute and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the small number of votes means this should be read with some caution. It does not lean toward one gender and suits both women and men. The top of neroli, cardamom and ginger is fresh and warm at once. In the heart, Indian tuberose absolute, jasmine sambac absolute and ylang-ylang build a dense floral core. The base of tonka bean absolute and vanilla sweetens it and turns it powdery and creamy. Memo Paris Marfa and Gritti Giudecca have a close profile.

Ahuizotl

8.3

Prin · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Prin Ahuizotl is a unisex scent that pairs a green, spicy and woody character with animal, earthy and smoky shades; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It carries no gender lean and sits more comfortably in cooler weather. The notes read as a single whole: pine needle, hemlock fir absolute, galbanum and violet leaf absolute give the green side, which darkens with mushroom absolute and damp soil. Leather, amber and patchouli build a woody, resinous base, while nutmeg and clove add spice.

Neon Amber (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Molton Brown · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Molton Brown Neon Amber Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, sweet opening over a woody, powdery and slightly smoky base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards night-out and evening wear, though it sits close to daily, leisure and business use too. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, somewhere in between. Violet leaf, mandarin orange and pink pepper open fresh, fruity and lightly spicy. In the heart, cedar leaf and tonka bean absolute soften and sweeten the scent. The base of cedarwood, cistus absolute and ambroxan leaves a woody, powdery, faintly smoky trail. Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo Madly Kenzo! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Golden Gai

6.9

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Meleg Perfumes Golden Gai is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that opens on apricot, osmanthus and absinthe wormwood and rests on oud, tonka bean absolute and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and very few choose summer. Leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes on character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it can lean either way. It opens fruity, with apricot and osmanthus, while the wormwood adds a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, rose and jasmine absolute carry the floral side, and Bourbon vanilla, pipe tobacco and cedarwood turn it spicy and woody. The base settles into oud, tonka and sandalwood.

Akatsuki Melba

7.8

Fomowa · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fomowa Akatsuki Melba is a fruity, sweet and creamy unisex scent built around Akatsuki peach, raspberry jam and caramel. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is still tentative. There are no season or occasion votes; its gourmand character suits anyone who likes a soft, comforting scent, and it reads open to both men and women. It opens with osmanthus absolute and Akatsuki peach; in the heart, raspberry jam and blackcurrant bud absolute keep the fruit going. The base of tonka bean absolute, Tahitian vanilla absolute, caramel and salted butter turns it creamy, with a slightly salty sweetness. Epicò Candyva and Bath & Body Works Raspberry Jam Donut have a close profile.

Oud in Oak

5.8

Scents of Wood · 2020

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

Scents of Wood Oud in Oak is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, saffron and oud. The notes read as a single whole: cardamom and saffron bring the spice, cistus absolute and myrrh add a resinous depth, and grapefruit lightens the weight a little. The woody, smoky, spicy and green accords lead, while the animal and synthetic touches stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick it for leisure and evenings, with night outs close behind. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative.

Xanat

8.5

Tomavicci · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tomavicci Xanat is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex perfume, deepened by a touch of spice. It opens on dark chocolate and black sugar; vanilla absolute and coffee take over in the heart and soften it. Benzoin, musk and tonka bean absolute settle in the base and leave a warm, rounded finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so treat these as indicative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits anyone who likes sweet scents. Acca Kappa Dolce Treviso and Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict have a close profile.

Pacific Cannabis

7.5

Baxter of California · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Baxter of California Pacific Cannabis is a fresh, green unisex scent built around rosemary, cannabis and sage, with citrus and aquatic notes that suit easy daytime wear. It opens with rosemary, pink pepper and bergamot: bright, lightly spicy and citrusy. At the heart, cannabis, sage and lavender keep the green character going. The base of tonka bean absolute, patchouli and driftwood softens everything onto a woody ground, with a faintly aquatic and slightly synthetic feel in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure, sport and the office, and far fewer for nights out. Its profile is close to Cartier Roadster Sport and Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu.

Chypre Chrysantheme

8.2

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Chrysantheme is a unisex chypre that sets lemon, jasmine and rose against a base of oakmoss, patchouli and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring longevity high. It is written for men and women alike, without a gender lean. It opens with the freshness of lemon, bergamot and lime, softened by jasmine and rose. The heart brings hyacinth, lily of the valley, chrysanthemum and honey forward. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla dominate, while sandalwood and musk give it an earthy, animalic, powdery chypre character. Sultan Pasha Attars Chypre Narcisse and Truffe Blanche have a close profile.

Paura dell'Acqua

7.7

ānti · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

ānti Paura dell'Acqua is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a floral, sweet and spicy heart. Ginger and mandarin petitgrain give it a bright, lightly spiced start. In the heart, tuberose absolute, rose absolute and Egyptian jasmine absolute add a floral weight. The base of tonka bean absolute, cistus and amber sweetens everything and settles into an oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, neither heavy nor too light.

Mirabai

7.0

Centauri Perfumes · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Centauri Perfumes Mirabai is a unisex scent built around honey, cinnamon and vanillin, sweet, spicy and resinous in character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong, while its sillage sits at a moderate level. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. It is open to both men and women. Cinnamon, black pepper and nutmeg carry the spice, while honey, dried fruits and Bourbon vanilla absolute push it towards a gourmand sweetness. Neroli, Bulgarian rose absolute and white lotus add a floral layer. Patchouli, Indian sandalwood, frankincense and musk give it a woody, resinous, creamy base.

Ce n'est pas un Patchouly

8.7

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Anthologie by Lucien Ferrero Ce n'est pas un Patchouly is an earthy, woody unisex scent that opens patchouli with the freshness of bergamot, peppermint and lemon. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, so it stays noticeable on skin through the day. The number of ratings is small, so this is a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It sits comfortably on men and women alike, leaning neither way. The top is a fresh citrus opening of bergamot, bitter orange, Italian lemon and peppermint. At the heart, patchouli joins carrot and nutmeg for a green, spicy, earthy feel. The base lays down gaiac wood and fir balsam absolute, with tonka bean and benzoin sweetening it slightly. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Louis Vuitton Orage have a close profile.

Gelsomino Indiano

7.3

L'Erbolario · 2015

Floral · Green · Sweet

L'Erbolario Gelsomino Indiano is a floral women's fragrance that pairs gardenia and Jasminum auriculatum absolute with the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. The top opens fresh with Comorian ylang-ylang, lemon and bergamot. Gardenia leads the heart, while cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy warmth to the flowers. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood turn it sweet, creamy and powdery, with green and animal shades staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, then for leisure.

Jungle Fantasy

6.7

Britney Spears · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Britney Spears Jungle Fantasy is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens on watermelon blossom, yuzu and violet leaf. The opening leans citrusy and green, with watermelon blossom adding a light fruity touch. In the heart, water lily and gardenia give a soft floral feel while the aquatic side keeps things cool. The base of tonka bean absolute and cake sweetens the finish. Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin, though the small number of votes makes these ratings tentative. It is aimed at women, and its fresh, sweet character sits close to everyday wear. Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2005 and Nautica Aqua Rush have a similar profile.

Irish Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Memo Paris · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Irish Oud Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy and smoky woody scent built around oud, leather and birch. It wears strong, with strong longevity and projection, though the ratings come from only a few voters. It reads unisex, sitting comfortably on both men and women. It opens with pink pepper and juniper berry, a spicy and fresh start. The heart of maté absolute, clary sage and orris concrete lays down a green, earthy ground. In the base, birch, leather and oud bring a smoky woodiness, softened by tonka bean and amber into something resinous and warm. Memo Paris Irish Leather and Italian Leather have a close profile.

Rose Profond

7.5

Alysonoldoini · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alysonoldoini Rose Profond is a fresh, powdery feminine scent built around Turkish rose absolute and blue iris absolute at its heart. It opens with freesia, mandarin orange and galbanum, a bright, slightly green freshness. In the heart, rose, hawthorn and iris turn floral and powdery. At the base, mirabelle plum softens the scent with a fruity sweetness, while musk, Atlas cedar, pheromones and tonka bean absolute lay down a creamy, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close and unforced. Voters place it equally in daytime, leisure and business settings, with evening wear close behind. Korres White Tea and Philosophy Inner Grace have a close profile.

Wild Oud

8.0

Béjar · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Béjar Wild Oud is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure wear close behind. Nutmeg and bergamot open it, and tonka bean absolute forms the heart. The base of patchouli, Haitian vetiver, oud and musk dominates, giving the scent a resinous, earthy and smoky feel. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale and Initio Oud for Greatness have a close profile.

5th Avenue NYC Lights

7.3

Elizabeth Arden · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Lights is a fresh, sweet and powdery floral for women, opening on tangerine, cranberry and lime and softened by iris and osmanthus absolute; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Value for money scores high. It is described as a women's fragrance. Citrus and fruity accents lead the first impression. In the heart, iris and osmanthus absolute add a floral, powdery softness, while Amber Xtreme™ pulls it towards warmth. The base of patchouli, tonka bean absolute and sandalwood settles into a sweet, woody finish. Hugo Boss Boss Jour pour Femme and Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. have a close profile.

Ciao Amore

6.6

Fendi · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Fendi Ciao Amore is a fresh, citrusy unisex fragrance in which green and floral tones are softened by sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Few people have rated it, so that picture is tentative. It is unisex, and no clear lean towards a particular season or occasion shows. The notes are limited to Mediterranean fig, Tunisian orange blossom absolute and tonka bean absolute. The fig sets a green, lightly sweet ground, the orange blossom adds a floral, fresh brightness, and the tonka bean deepens the sweetness with a woody, spicy warmth. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Quercia (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent Myslf.

Odisiaque n° 6

7.5

slm - sous le manteau · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

slm - sous le manteau Odisiaque n° 6 is a unisex scent that feels most at home in spring and fall, suited to daily and leisure wear. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it spans everything from daytime to evening, office to night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes split evenly, so it leans neither way. It opens fresh, green and floral, led by Egyptian geranium and Calabrian bergamot. In the heart, maté, elemi resin and cascarilla add a spicy, resinous depth. The base of tobacco absolute, tonka bean absolute, Haitian vetiver and hay absolute settles into a sweet, powdery, smoky woodiness.

Eau de Chypre

6.6

Aromas de Salazar

Floral · Green · Spicy

Aromas de Salazar Eau de Chypre is a unisex chypre that leans on floral, green and animalic accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes means that is worth reading with caution. Leisure, night out and evening are chosen about equally often, with business and daily wear further behind. It reads as unisex. It opens with a bright mix of peach, Italian bergamot and Argentinian lemon. The heart turns soft and powdery, with orris root, powdery notes, May rose and Bulgarian rose, while patchouli grounds it in something earthy. The base brings depth through oakmoss absolute, labdanum, vetiver and castoreum, giving it a resinous, leathery, animalic edge. Angelos Créations Olfactives Vetiveria Animalis and JMP Artisan Perfumes Mossy Soil have a close profile.

Oranger Moi

7.4

Alysonoldoini · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Alysonoldoini Oranger Moi is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that pairs orange blossom with vanilla and tonka. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as moderate, so it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. With few votes behind this, the picture is tentative, but it is clearly aimed at women. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, ginger, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, orange blossom softens alongside cinnamon and narcissus, adding a spicy warmth. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean absolute settles into a creamy, powdery, gourmand sweetness.

Sohan d'Iris

8.6

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Sohan d'Iris is a powdery, sweet floral with gourmand and resinous sides, and it sits comfortably as a unisex scent. It opens on orris butter, saffron, heliotrope and bitter almond; in the heart, osmanthus absolute, chocolate absolute and opoponax carry that powdery sweetness into a creamy depth. The base of Mysore sandalwood, musk, tonka bean absolute, ambergris and honey absolute dries down woody and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Sohan d'Iris has been discontinued; this 2016 release suits men and women alike.