The Perfume Library

Empa

7.2

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

AtelierPMP - Perfume Mayr Plettenberg Empa is a fresh unisex scent that opens with cardamom, rosewood and orange and settles into a floral, woody structure. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter a little behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear, and masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it sits in the middle on gender. The top pairs cardamom, rosewood, cypress and orange for a fresh, citrusy, slightly green start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Turkish rose and orange blossom add a soft floral note, with cinnamon bringing spice. The base rests on patchouli, sandalwood and cedarwood, while musk and ambergris soften it with a powdery, creamy sweetness.

Bestium

7.8

Carner · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Carner Bestium is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then turns spicy, resinous and smoky, and suits evenings and nights out best. Voters find its longevity and sillage strong. Most pick autumn, then spring and winter, with summer well behind. Night out and evening lead, and masculine and feminine votes sit close together. The top has Turkish rose, saffron and Italian bergamot. The heart holds Chinese osmanthus and Indonesian patchouli, and the base is Somalian frankincense, Spanish cistus and Laotian oud. Rose and bergamot keep it fresh, while oud and frankincense settle it into a smoky, earthy base.

Aqua Allegoria Harvest Rosa Rossa

7.5

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Rosa Rossa is a fresh, floral scent with green and fruity sides, made for women. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate projection, and most voters pick spring and summer. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Three roses, French rose water, Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose, form the core. Lychee and blackcurrant add a fruity brightness and a light sweetness, while a creamy softness runs underneath. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Accento Overdose and Miller Harris Rose Silence.

Sacred Groove

7.3

The House of Oud · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

The House of Oud Sacred Groove is a unisex scent led by iris, Turkish rose and myrrh, with floral, sweet and spicy character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead. The character votes lean feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with bitter orange and angelica root. The heart of iris, Turkish rose, lavender, jasmine and labdanum forms a floral, powdery core. Myrrh, tonka bean, vanilla and amber sweeten and warm the base. Birkholz Secret Soul and Lattafa His Confession have a close profile.

Enlèvement au Sérail

7.4

Parfums MDCI · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Parfums MDCI Enlèvement au Sérail is a floral, sweet perfume with green, spicy and woody touches, and it leans clearly feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it is worn mostly for nights out and evenings. Half the voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it classic or modern. It opens with mandarin orange, ylang-ylang and Italian bergamot. In the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine sambac and tuberose build a floral core. The base of vanilla, Indian sandalwood and patchouli leaves a sweet, powdery, woody trail. Goutal Passion and Dior Miss Dior Le Parfum have a close profile.

Maghateer

8.1

Nabeel

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Nabeel Maghateer is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy and resinous character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and mostly choose it for a night out or an evening. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, though it is worn as a unisex fragrance. It opens with coffee, bergamot, cinnamon and cardamom for a spicy warmth, with roses and candied fruits sweetening the top. In the heart, oud, leather, sandalwood and vanilla come forward, and in the base amber, labdanum and musk carry on the woody, smoky, leathery feel. The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Fakhama and The Spirit of Dubai Aamal have a close profile.

Infusion de Rose (2011)

7.2

Prada · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Prada Infusion de Rose (2011) is a fresh, green women's fragrance that sets the brightness of mandarin and peppermint against the sweet, powdery softness of rose; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out trail well behind. Half of the voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, floral and green throughout. Italian mandarin orange and peppermint give the lift, and Brazilian maté deepens the green side. Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose sit at the centre, adding a sweet, powdery softness. Prada Infusion de Rose (2017) and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Rose have a close profile.

Ottoman Drowned in Vanilla

8.4

The Dua Brand · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

The Dua Brand Ottoman Drowned in Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around vanilla and benzoin, brightened by grapefruit and bergamot and spiced with cardamom and pink pepper. The scent reads as a whole rather than in stages: citrus and pineapple give a fruity freshness that vanilla and benzoin soften into a creamy sweetness. Cardamom and pink pepper add spice, while sandalwood and cedarwood set a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, though autumn, winter and summer all draw close votes, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. It reads unisex. The Dua Brand Drowning in Vanilla and Nishane Ani have a close profile.

Jatamansi / L'Eau de Jatamansi

7.2

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Artisan Parfumeur Jatamansi / L'Eau de Jatamansi is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of grapefruit and bergamot against the resinous warmth of spikenard and frankincense. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and the occasions named most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It has been discontinued. It opens fresh and slightly green with grapefruit, bergamot and clary sage. In the heart, ylang-ylang and Turkish rose add a soft, lightly sweet floral note. The base settles into a woody, spicy and resinous footing of Indian papyrus, gaiac wood and Australian sandalwood. Spikenard runs through all three layers, quietly tying the scent together.

Ambre Kashmir

7.9

Première Note · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Première Note Ambre Kashmir is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent with a smoky, woody and slightly leathery character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on anyone. It opens with lemon, bergamot and angelica, then moves into a heart of cinnamon, frankincense, pink pepper, lavender and Turkish rose. Tonka bean, patchouli, cistus and vetiver form the base, where powdery sweetness is balanced by spice and smoke. Royal Crown Tabac Royal and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Mythique have a close profile.

Lost In Euphoria

6.8

Jean Poivre

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Poivre Lost In Euphoria is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it suits leisure, work and daily wear best. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. It opens with lemon, pear and pink pepper, with citrus and fresh accords right up front. The heart of Turkish rose, jasmine, blackcurrant and raspberry adds a floral, fruity sweetness, while green and spicy touches stay in the background. Patchouli and white musk soften the base and dry it down gently.

Mon Amie la Rose

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Les Parfums de Rosine Mon Amie la Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Italian bergamot, white tea, pear blossom and bamboo sap, a light and slightly green freshness. In the heart, Turkish rose meets jasmine and peony, while lotus and clary sage soften the floral core. Cedar, hazelnut wood and chestnut give the base a gently sweet, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Its character is voted mostly feminine, with modern and classic readings alongside.

close your eyes, and...

7.4

Miller et Bertaux · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miller et Bertaux close your eyes, and... opens with Sicilian lemon and Calabrian mandarin orange, then moves into Turkish rose, jasmine and pear for a sweet, spicy floral-fruity scent for women. The citrus top gives way to a heart of Turkish rose, pear, jasmine and gaiac wood. The base of almond, cinnamon and heliotrope sweetens it into a creamy, lightly spiced warmth. Floral and fruity accords lead, while the woody side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters suggest fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine. Zahi by Paris Corner and Iris de Syracuse by Boucheron have a close profile.

Fleur de Nuit

7.7

Antonio Visconti

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Antonio Visconti Fleur de Nuit is a floral, sweet and spicy women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly read it as feminine and classic. Mandarin orange, bergamot and chili open with a spicy lift. In the heart, tuberose, Turkish rose and carnation form the floral body. The base of vanilla, honey, oud and patchouli adds a sweet, smoky, resinous warmth. Kilian Cruel Intentions Tempt Me and Yves Saint Laurent Opium have a close profile.

Rose d'Isparta

8.0

Boucheron · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Boucheron Rose d'Isparta is a floral, sweet scent for women, deepened by spice, resin and a touch of smoke. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure and business. Summer is rarely chosen. It opens with ginger, ambrette and Somalian frankincense. The heart holds Turkish rose, freesia, hawthorn, cinnamon and saffron, so the rose is wrapped in spice and resin. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk leave it sweet, woody and warm. Lattafa Oud Mood and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Oud 01

7.7

Swiss Arabian · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Oud 01 is a unisex scent built around cumin, raspberry and oud, pairing fruity sweetness with a spicy, woody depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear next, and fewer suggest it for the office. It opens with cumin and violet leaf adding a spicy, green edge, while raspberry brings fruity sweetness. In the heart, Turkish rose, cardamom and lily of the valley soften the mix. The base of oud, leather and amber gives it a woody, leathery, oriental footing. Widian London Black Edition and Scentiments London have a close profile.

Skin Musk

8.3

Attar al Has

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Attar al Has Skin Musk is a unisex scent that sets bergamot and peach against powdery notes and almond, with Turkish rose, magnolia and jasmine at its heart. It opens fresh and lightly fruity, with bergamot and peach softened by the powdery notes and almond. The heart turns floral with Turkish rose, magnolia and jasmine. The base of Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, dry woods and musky notes settles into a sweet, creamy, powdery skin-like finish. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it is described as unisex. Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif and Hoermanseder Mitte Garden have a close profile.

Musk Latte | 41

7.4

Kayali · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Kayali Musk Latte | 41 is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around milk coffee, vanilla and chocolate. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot, cinnamon and mandarin orange, which give a spicy lift. Turkish rose, milk coffee and lavender bring a floral, powdery softness to the heart. The base turns sweet with vanilla, chocolate, praliné and musk, while cedarwood and sandalwood keep it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily and leisure wear, and works in the evening too. Kayali Musk Santal | 34 and Câline Infinite Navy have a close profile.

Midnight Gold

7.0

Mancera · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mancera Midnight Gold is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most easily in leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter comes last. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top is led by mandarin orange, lime, cardamom and black pepper, with neroli and rosemary adding a green coolness. The heart holds Turkish rose, cedar and patchouli. The base dries down to amber, white musk, oakmoss and Nepalese oud. The accords read fresh, citrus and floral, with sweet, spicy and woody tones behind them. MAD Parfumeur No.47 and Bois 1920 Paranà have a close profile.

Rose Shot

7.3

Olfactive Studio · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Rose Shot is a fresh, citrusy rose that leans towards spring and everyday wear, and is described as unisex. It opens bright and peppery with Italian bergamot, Philippine elemi and Madagascan pink pepper. Turkish rose and white blossoms take over in the heart, with a green edge keeping it fresh. Atlas cedar, Paraguayan gaiac wood and tree moss form a woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and daily and leisure wear are the most common settings. More voters call it feminine, though it keeps a unisex feel. Cloon Keen Atelier Lá Bealtaine and Atelier Cologne Philtre Ceylan have a close profile.

Diadem

7.6

Thameen · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Thameen Diadem is a 2018 unisex scent that opens with lavender, frankincense and cardamom, warms with Turkish rose and saffron, and settles into vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, yet a fair share call it masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It begins fresh: lavender and cardamom give a spicy lift, and frankincense adds a smoky edge. The heart brings Turkish rose and saffron, floral and slightly fruity in feel. In the base, vanilla, patchouli and amber carry it into a sweet, powdery, creamy woodiness.

Smoky Soul

7.9

Olfactive Studio · 2023

Floral · Green · Fruity

Olfactive Studio Smoky Soul is a unisex scent that sets a floral, green heart against smoky, earthy and leathery tones. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split between the two. It opens with Chinese osmanthus absolute and Indian black pepper, spicy and slightly fruity. In the heart, Turkish rose, Ceylon tea and Jasminum auriculatum absolute pull the floral side towards green. The base of French kelp absolute, Java vetiver and Indonesian patchouli is woody and earthy. Diptyque Kyoto and Moth and Rabbit Melancholia have a close profile.

Be Desired

6.4

DKNY · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DKNY Be Desired is a fresh, citrusy floral with a green, lightly sweet side, leaning towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without dominating a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads as feminine, with some voters also calling it modern. The top opens bright and slightly fruity with grapefruit, orange, violet leaf and blackcurrant. In the heart, Turkish rose, Asian jasmine and cassia absolute add a soft floral touch. The base settles on cedarwood, amberwood and cashmeran for a woody finish. Clarins Eau des Jardins and Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street have a close profile.

Aoud Line

6.6

Mancera · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Aoud Line is a sweet, fruity oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, and it is described as unisex. It opens with vanilla, Laotian oud and Turkish rose, the rose bringing a floral side and the vanilla a sweet one. In the heart, patchouli and woody notes pull the scent towards the earth, and amber and raspberry leave a warm, resinous, fruity finish. Spicy, powdery and slightly animalic tones round out the oriental feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and nights out and evenings lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is sizeable, so it reads as something in between. Al-Jazeera Magic Night and Dior Midnight Poison Elixir have a close profile.