The Perfume Library

Amber Room (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Thameen · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Thameen Amber Room Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent where a fresh, spicy opening settles into a sweet, creamy amber and wood base. Cardamom, ginger and grapefruit give the opening a bright, slightly sharp edge. In the heart, cinnamon and Turkish rose come forward, with patchouli adding an earthy depth. In the base, sandalwood, frankincense, tonka bean absolute and amber soften everything into a creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer trails behind. Evening and night out are named most often, though daytime and office get votes too. Most voters read it as masculine, with a sizeable share finding it feminine. Versace Crystal Noir and Marni Marni have a close profile.

Shade of Blue

7.7

Une Nuit Nomade · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Une Nuit Nomade Shade of Blue is a unisex scent that softens lavender with caramel and tonka, leaving it fresh, powdery and lightly gourmand. It opens with bergamot and myrrh, and the heart is built on lavender absolute, Provençal lavender and lavender. Caramel and tonka bean absolute in the base sweeten it and lean it creamy and powdery. The floral and spicy accents keep that sweetness from turning heavy. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear draw similar support. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for feminine and masculine sit side by side, so it reads as genuinely unisex. Tom Ford Lavender Extrême and Prada Infusion d'Amande have a close profile.

Chelsea Morning (Perfume)

7.6

Lush · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Lush Chelsea Morning is a unisex gourmand perfume that pairs citrus brightness with a creamy, caramel-sweet warmth. The scent reads sweet and rounded as a whole: vanilla absolute, caramel and butterscotch make a soft, sugary base, and tonka bean absolute adds a creamy warmth. Lemon myrtle lifts the sweetness with a light citrus edge, while fenugreek absolute brings a spicy touch. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine, though it also reads as unisex. Lush Super Milk (Perfume) and Maïssa Destin des Anges have a close profile.

Privé (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ormonde Jayne · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ormonde Jayne Privé Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that joins a fresh, citrusy opening to a powdery, creamy floral heart, and it suits spring and summer days best. It has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions that get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though it was released as unisex. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper, neroli and bergamot, bright and lightly spiced. Jasmine absolute, magnolia absolute and gardenia absolute carry a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla absolute, sandalwood and musk settle it into a creamy, woody warmth.

Ambre Noir

6.5

Yves Rocher · 2013

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Yves Rocher Ambre Noir is a spicy, woody and sweet men's fragrance led by cinnamon, cardamom and patchouli. Mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh edge, while cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward. Cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody base, and tonka bean absolute and elemi resin sweeten it with a resinous warmth. The accords also carry a synthetic side. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want something measured rather than loud. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter next. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the votes, and most voters find it masculine. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Rabanne 1 Million Royal.

Baïkal Leather Intense

7.1

Nicolaï · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï Baïkal Leather Intense opens with saffron, spearmint and yuzu, then settles into a fresh but leathery unisex scent softened by violet and leather. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, though business and daily use are not far behind. Masculine votes run slightly ahead of feminine ones, so it sits between the two. The top is fresh, green and spicy with saffron, spearmint, yuzu and black pepper. In the heart, violet, rose and orris butter add a powdery floral note, and leather comes forward within it. Sandalwood, vetiver, gaiac wood and smoked pine ground it in a woody base.

Bois Corsé

7.3

Diptyque · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Diptyque Bois Corsé is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting close to both. Sandalwood and cedarwood build a woody frame, while Arabica coffee and tonka bean carry it into a gourmand sweetness. Sweet, gourmand and spicy notes lead the accords, softened by powdery, creamy and resinous touches, with a faint smokiness in the background.

Fan di Fendi pour Homme Assoluto

8.0

Fendi · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme Assoluto is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with pink pepper and cardamom, and the heart is led by patchouli, vetiver, oud and sage. In the base, tonka bean, opoponax and citrus absolute sweeten it. The gourmand and oriental side sits on a smoky, leathery, resinous woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in winter and autumn, for evenings and nights out, with daily and office wear further behind. It reads as masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Nobile and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud.

Solano

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Le Couvent Solano is a unisex scent that opens on davana and turns to a sweet, floral, creamy ylang-ylang heart, settling on patchouli and tonka bean absolute. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to spring, with autumn and summer next and winter trailing. It leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with evening and office also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Davana comes first, then ylang-ylang gives the heart a floral, creamy warmth. In the base, patchouli and tonka bean absolute take over, and the scent turns sweeter, drying down gourmand and powdery with a faint spicy edge. Prada La Femme Intense and Maison Margiela Lipstick On have a close profile.

Vapeurs Diablotines

7.6

slm - sous le manteau · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

slm - sous le manteau Vapeurs Diablotines is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built around opoponax, benzoin and cistus. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer stay in the background. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine. The scent comes across as one dense, warm resin: opoponax and benzoin carry the sweetness, while cistus, patchouli and clove add a spicy, woody streak. Animalic notes and castoreum bring a leathery, smoky darkness, and mandarin orange lightly brightens the weight.

Fico di Amalfi La Riserva

7.7

Acqua di Parma · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Fico di Amalfi La Riserva is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent for spring and summer days, built around the green, lightly sweet side of fig. It opens with Italian lemon, mandarin orange, blood orange and grapefruit in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, lemon is joined by fig and orris concrete, and the green, fruity character takes over. In the base, tonka bean absolute settles the scent into a creamy, sweet softness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Masculine and modern votes run close, with feminine a notable share. Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime and Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri have a close profile.

Blousy

7.1

Miller Harris · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miller Harris Blousy is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity character on a sweet, spicy and powdery base; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards spring days. It opens spicy with cinnamon, coriander seed and pink pepper, brightened by green mandarin orange. In the heart, strawberry liqueur, violet, orris and rose come forward, and the scent turns sweet, floral and powdery. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with summer and fall close behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, and it is also seen as fine for the office. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Calvin Klein Eternity Intense and Gisada Ambassador for Women have a close profile.

Macaron Bourbon

6.8

Nicolaï · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicolaï Macaron Bourbon is a sweet, gourmand oriental touched with floral and spicy notes; it is classed as unisex, though voters read it as more feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is mostly placed in the evening or on a night out, though it also works for leisure. It opens with rum, davana and bitter almond, then moves to cinnamon, rose and clove. Caramel, vanilla and tonka bean absolute dominate the base, while patchouli and musk soften the sweetness and keep it warm. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Mugler La Rose Angel and City Rhythm Sultry have a close profile.

Luxury

7.8

Mizensir · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mizensir Luxury is a floral women's fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of bergamot and Egyptian orange blossom absolute to a sweet, creamy base of tonka bean and Tahitian vanilla absolute. Bergamot and orange blossom give it a citrusy, green, fresh start. In the heart, orris absolute and orris root add a powdery note, softened by ambrox. The base dries down sweet and creamy with tonka, vanilla and benzoin, while Muscenone keeps it clean. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards spring, then fall and summer, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as its main settings. Most voters find it feminine. Chloé Immortelle and Sospiro Vibranna have a close profile.

Rosé All Daé

7.5

Gallagher Fragrances · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gallagher Fragrances Rosé All Daé pairs Turkish rose absolute with honey, plum and vanilla, making a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent. Rose comes first, with plum and apple adding a fruity brightness and honey and brown sugar bringing a gourmand sweetness. Patchouli, labdanum and Australian sandalwood give it a woody, resinous depth, while vanilla, tonka bean absolute and white musk soften the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Gallagher Fragrances Rosé Noir and Midnight Jasmine have a close profile.

Mystery Tobacco

8.2

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, and sits best in the cooler months. Ginger and davana open with a spicy, slightly fruity start. In the heart, patchouli and vetiver lay a woody, earthy base. Tobacco absolute and tonka bean absolute lead the base, turning the scent sweeter, with a gourmand, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions that lead. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Pacifica Tibetan Mountain Temple and Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia III have a close profile.

Classic Chromite

6.8

Jaguar · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jaguar Classic Chromite is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that links the brightness of mandarin orange and green apple to the sweet warmth of cedarwood and tonka bean absolute. It opens with olibanum wood, mandarin orange and green apple, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, cedarwood and patchouli lay down a woody base. Tonka bean absolute, praliné and ambroxan sweeten and soften the base, while spicy and synthetic tones also show among the accords. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. They pick fall and spring most often, and it sits more comfortably in leisure, business and daily wear than in the evening or on a night out. Half of the voters call it masculine, and a good share find it modern. Its profile is close to Polo Black and Dior Sauvage Parfum.

Atlas Garden

7.9

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent Atlas Garden is a unisex scent that wraps a floral, fruity core in a sweet, powdery gourmand softness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, while also wearing easily in leisure time. Though sold as unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and neroli, and moves into date and orange blossom absolute at the heart. The base holds ambrox, solar note and tonka bean absolute. What settles is a creamy, lightly spicy, oriental sweetness. Guerlain Mon Exclusif and Maison Margiela Lipstick On have a close profile.

Tonkin Musk

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sun Parfum

7.3

Jil Sander · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jil Sander Sun Parfum is a feminine scent that sets floral and fruity sweetness on a creamy, gourmand base. Ylang-ylang carries the floral side, while honey and tonka bean absolute make the scent soft, creamy and distinctly sweet. Gourmand and oriental accords dominate, with a fruity touch easing them, and the overall impression is warm with a bright, synthetic sheen. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend summer, spring and fall; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also stretches into evening and night out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Yves Rocher Monoï Eau des Vahinés and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal have a close profile.

Jannat (2008) (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Memo Paris · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Memo Paris Jannat is a fresh, citrus-led women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure and everyday use; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings, while evening and night out come well behind. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green, built on bergamot, mandarin orange and Tunisian lemon, with neroli and frangipani adding a soft floral side. Tonka bean absolute and musk pull it toward a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

Amber Oud

7.5

Nicolaï · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nicolaï Amber Oud is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with davana, mugwort and lavender. In the heart, saffron, patchouli, oud, Atlas cedar and cinnamon build a spicy, woody body. The base of amber, labdanum absolute, styrax, tonka bean absolute and musk leaves a sweet, resinous warmth, with animal and floral touches in the accords.

Ambrette de Noir

7.6

Aerin · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Aerin Ambrette de Noir is a fresh floral for women, built on rose, jasmine and orange blossom over a powdery, creamy base. The top notes of rose and freesia give a fresh floral opening. In the heart, jasmine, white peony and orange blossom carry the floral line forward. The base turns sweeter with Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean absolute and ambrette seed, while cedarwood and Ambrox leave a soft, woody trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and it reads mostly feminine. Cerruti 1881 pour Femme and La Rive La Rive Woman have a close profile.

Tempête d'Automne

7.3

Jacques Fath · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jacques Fath Tempête d'Automne is a unisex autumn scent that wraps a floral, sweet core in spice, wood and leather. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a good share call it masculine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange and bergamot for a bright citrus lift, with pink pepper adding a slight bite. In the heart, ylang-ylang, white blossoms and lavender mingle with cinnamon and coriander. The base turns creamy and soft with tonka bean absolute, milk and musk, while sandalwood and leathery notes leave a dry trace behind.