The Perfume Library

Lipstick On

7.8

Maison Margiela · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Lipstick On is a powdery, creamy floral with a sweet, lightly gourmand feel, made for women; it has been discontinued. It opens with heliotrope, neroli and bergamot: the neroli and bergamot brighten it while heliotrope adds a soft, powdery tone. The heart brings orange blossom absolute, orris concrete and galbanum, the last giving the floral a faint green edge. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute sweeten it, with patchouli keeping that sweetness in check. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it suits leisure time and evenings out. Voters clearly read it as feminine.

For Her Musc Nude

7.4

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude is a fresh, powdery and creamy feminine scent built around musk, jasmine and Damask rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. The floral side comes from jasmine, Damask rose, frangipani and floral notes, softened by musk. Pink pepper adds a light spice, while tonka bean absolute brings a sweet, creamy warmth. Indonesian patchouli and woody notes form a quiet base, and the solar note keeps the whole thing bright. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.

Armani Code (2024) (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2024) Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with Italian green mandarin orange, which gives the start a fresh edge. Nutmeg brings spice to the heart, and tonka bean absolute in the base adds sweetness with a creamy, powdery softness. Woody and oriental touches keep the sweet body balanced. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer trails far behind. It leans towards evening and night out, though business and daily wear also fit. It reads masculine and modern. Armani Code (2023) Eau de Toilette and Giorgio Armani Eau de Nuit have a close profile.

Material

8.0

Amouage · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Material is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions, while summer comes last. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads in between. It opens with elemi resin and patchouli, and the heart of benzoin and Bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens it. In the base, frankincense resin, oud, tonka bean, gaiac wood and labdanum build a woody, spicy, smoky footing. Amouage Boundless and Xerjoff Groove Xcape have a close profile.

Quercia (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Acqua di Parma · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Acqua di Parma Quercia Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green citrus opening with spice, sweetness and a woody base. It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain, while pink pepper adds a light bite. At the heart, geranium, cardamom and cedarwood give it a spicy, green, woody character. In the base, tonka bean absolute sweetens the scent, and patchouli and oakmoss absolute add an earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Most voters find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Colonia Quercia and Armaf Vitesse.

Lavender Extrême

8.1

Tom Ford · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tom Ford Lavender Extrême is a unisex scent built on lavender, bergamot and tonka bean absolute, fresh yet leaning sweet; it has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Autumn and spring lead, with summer and winter further back. Leisure and evening wear come first, while business and daily use are not far behind. Votes on character split closely between masculine and feminine. Overall it reads as a fresh, green lavender, with bergamot brightening it and tonka bean adding a sweet, creamy, powdery softness. Floral and spicy shades stay in the background, along with a resinous depth. Zara Bergamot & Lavender and Lush Twilight (Body Spray) have a close profile.

Bois d'Amande

7.8

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande is a unisex scent that opens with lemon and almond and settles into cedarwood, tonka bean absolute and white musk. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next and summer well behind. Evening, night out, leisure and daily wear are voted almost equally, business slightly less. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Lemon and almond lead, cedarwood sits in the heart, and tonka bean absolute and white musk form the base. The accords run sweet, gourmand and spicy, softened by woody, powdery and creamy sides. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré and bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka have a close profile.

Citrus Riviera

7.2

bdk Parfums · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Citrus Riviera is a unisex scent that sets citrus and flowers inside a fresh, green, watery accord. It opens with fig, Italian mandarin orange, Moroccan neroli and Italian lemon. In the heart, Moroccan orange blossom absolute, jasmine and strawberry pull the citrus towards something floral and lightly fruity, while eucalyptus adds a green coolness. The base of patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean absolute and white musk softens it into an earthy, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office and sport also chosen. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Biotherm Eau Pure and Jo Malone Fig & Lotus Flower have a close profile.

The World According to Arthur

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur is a sweet, spicy and resinous men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with frankincense, Tahitian vanilla and grapefruit; the grapefruit gives a brief lift before vanilla and resin take over. In the heart, ambrette and clary sage absolute make it powdery and creamy. The base returns to frankincense, while tonka bean absolute softens the sweetness and leaves a smoky, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and almost none recommend it for summer. It is mostly suggested for evenings and nights out, with some leaning towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine.

Papyrus Moléculaire

7.7

Maison Crivelli · 2020

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Maison Crivelli Papyrus Moléculaire is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against spicy, woody and powdery touches in a distinctly synthetic style. Black pepper and coriander give it a spicy edge, while papyrus and sandalwood build a woody base. Tobacco absolute and leather add a dry, slightly rough feel, and tonka bean absolute softens it with a powdery sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Voters lean masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. Vilhelm Parfumerie Skins and Pekji Blacklight have a close profile.

Armani Code (2023) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Giorgio Armani Armani Code is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on green mandarin orange, Provençal lavender and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it sits close without disappearing. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Armani Code (2021) (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile. It opens with the fresh, citrusy lift of green mandarin orange, and Provençal lavender adds a spicy edge in the heart. In the base, tonka bean absolute sweetens it and brings a creamy softness, while cedarwood supplies a woody footing.

Eau de Protection / Rossy de Palma

7.0

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atlantic Ambergris II

8.6

Areej Le Doré · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Areej Le Doré Atlantic Ambergris II is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, aquatic feel with floral, spicy and resinous depth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and Russian pine, a cool and clean start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, white champaca, clove and nutmeg bring floral, spicy warmth, sweetened by Irish white ambergris and tonka bean absolute. The base of opoponax, labdanum and oakmoss settles into a resinous, woody ground.

New-York

8.2

Nicolaï · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï New-York is a fresh, chypre-style men's fragrance in which citrus and green notes meet a spicy, woody base. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Voters lean towards spring and fall, and business, daily and leisure wear come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top opens bright with lemon, bergamot and lemon petitgrain, while thyme and mugwort add a green edge. In the heart, cinnamon, clove, black pepper and lavender bring a spicy warmth. The base settles into oakmoss, frankincense and musk, dry and powdery. Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme and Penhaligon's Racquets Formula have a close profile.

Caramelo Vanilla

7.9

New Notes · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

New Notes Caramelo Vanilla is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent for cold-weather evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. It opens with caramel and vanilla blossom, and the heart is led by white blossoms, cotton candy, dulce de leche and frangipani. In the base, tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla soften everything, while a spicy, slightly smoky edge keeps the sweetness from turning flat. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in character. The Dua Brand Vanilla Caramel Fantasy and Karzaz Vanille Crème have a close profile.

Turmeric Latte (Perfume)

7.9

Lush · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lush Turmeric Latte is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built on benzoin, vanilla absolute and tonka bean absolute. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is placed mainly in the evening and for leisure time. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is split, with a slight lean towards feminine. Gourmand sweetness dominates: vanilla and tonka give a creamy warmth, while benzoin adds a resinous, faintly smoky depth. Spicy and oriental accents stay in the background. Its profile is close to Amouage Vanilla Barka and La Maison de la Vanille Absolu de Vanille.

Olympēa Legend

7.7

Rabanne · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Rabanne Olympēa Legend is a sweet, gourmand oriental with floral, fruity and spicy sides, and it reads as feminine. Vanilla, tonka bean absolute and amber build a sweet, creamy base. Date palm blossom and ginger flower add a soft floral touch and a little spice, while salted plum balances the sweetness with a fruity edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards night outs and evenings. It mostly reads as feminine, with a modern side too.

Guilty Absolu de Parfum pour Homme

8.3

Gucci · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum pour Homme is a men's fragrance that opens on bitter almond, orange blossom and rum, with a sweet, gourmand side steadied by leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring a distant third. It is placed mostly in night-out and evening settings, and reads masculine and modern. The top is bitter almond, orange blossom absolute and rum; the heart warms with tonka bean absolute, red chili and labdanum. Vanillin, leather and benzoin lay a sweet, creamy, resinous base. Floral and powdery touches sit alongside spicy and woody tones. Iris Empire and Pi Extreme have a close profile.

Gold Room

8.4

Grauton Parfums · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Grauton Parfums Gold Room is a unisex scent where citrus and spice sit on a sweet, gourmand base, with woody, resinous and slightly smoky edges. It opens with bergamot, lemon and bitter orange alongside ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg. In the heart, tobacco absolute, several cedars and fir balsam build a woody, smoky core. The base leans sweet with Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and dark chocolate, while patchouli and vetiver keep it dry and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine, with a modern streak. It has been discontinued. Birkholz Berlin Fever and Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco have a close profile.

Polo Black (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Ralph Lauren · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Ralph Lauren Polo Black Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, lightly sweet men's scent that opens on mango, cardamom and lemon and settles into cedarwood and patchouli. The top is mango, cardamom, lemon and mandarin orange: fruity, spicy and bright. In the heart, ozonic notes, artemisia and jasmine keep it airy. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, tonka bean absolute and oakmoss builds a woody, slightly sweet floor. A synthetic edge also shows among the accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate. Spring leads, with fall and summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters find its character masculine. Calvin Klein Encounter and Jaguar Classic Chromite have a close profile.

Panthea Iris

7.9

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea Iris is a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet unisex floral built around orris, violet and jasmine. The top notes of Italian bergamot, white tea, Italian mandarin orange and pink pepper open fresh with a light spice. In the heart, jasmine, violet and orris absolute form a powdery floral core. The base of orris butter, tonka bean absolute, white musk, sandalwood and patchouli settles it onto a creamy, sweet, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and use is spread evenly across business, daily and evening wear. Voters most often call its character feminine, though it is marketed as unisex. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea and Jovoy Touche Finale have a close profile.

So Elixir (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Yves Rocher · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Rocher So Elixir Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet fragrance for women, with spice, wood and a faint smokiness running through it. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring also suggested. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits comfortably in daily and office wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Bergamot opens it brightly. In the heart, jasmine sambac absolute and damask rose build a floral core, while patchouli, frankincense and tonka bean absolute settle the base into something sweet, woody and powdery. Fruity and oriental touches stay in the background. John Galliano Eau de Parfum and Judith Leiber Night have a close profile.

Nuit de Sable

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

bdk Parfums Nuit de Sable is a unisex scent that pairs spice with sweetness and suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters recommend autumn and winter; evenings and nights out lead, and it is worn for leisure too. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably either way. The top opens with a spicy trio of cumin, Guatemala cardamom and Indonesian nutmeg. The heart brings Rose oxide, Turkish rose absolute and sand, where the floral side becomes clear. The base of Australian sandalwood, ambroxan, musk and tonka bean absolute dries down creamy, sweet and woody. Ajmal Sacrifice for Her and Carner Rima XI have a close profile.

Vanagloria

7.9

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Laboratorio Olfattivo Vanagloria is a unisex scent that links a bright opening of pineapple and saffron to the warmth of frankincense resin, frankincense and tonka bean absolute, then bourbon vanilla. Pineapple and saffron come first, the fruit's sweetness held in check by spice. In the heart, frankincense resin and frankincense add a resinous, slightly smoky air, softened by tonka bean absolute. The base of bourbon vanilla and musk dries down sweet, creamy and woody. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either.