The Perfume Library

Criminal of Love

7.9

Kilian · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Criminal of Love opens with cardamom and turmeric spice, then moves through rose and woods into a floral, sweet, smoky unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Guatemala cardamom and turmeric give it a spicy start. At the heart, Indian papyrus, Atlas cedar and Turkish rose absolute join floral and woody tones. The base of Serbian immortelle absolute, Somalian frankincense and Indonesian patchouli settles into an earthy, smoky, oriental sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer rarely chosen. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Votes on masculine and feminine character are close. Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme and Sisley Soir d'Orient have a close profile.

Nocturnal Nemesis

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Nocturnal Nemesis is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built on a warm backbone of oud, myrrh and Mysore sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a tendency rather than a verdict. The dense structure sits closer to evenings and cooler weather. It opens with Kashmiri clove, Ceylonese cinnamon and Italian bergamot, bringing spice and a little freshness together, softened by hibiscus and rosemary. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute and osmanthus add a floral sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, resinous, woody warmth from Papua and Malayan oud, myrrh, patchouli and Peru balsam.

Seeking Balance

8.2

St. Clair Scents · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

St. Clair Scents Seeking Balance is a fresh chypre that opens with citrus and green notes, moves into a floral heart and settles on an earthy, resinous base; it is unisex. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure and business days come up most often, and evening and night out are options too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, while feminine and masculine votes run nearly even. Mandarin orange leaf, bergamot, lemon and galbanum give a cool, green opening. In the heart, lavender, rose, geranium and jasmine keep the florals in check. Oakmoss, vetiver and labdanum dry down into an earthy, resinous warmth. Sisley Eau de Campagne and Houbigant Aperçu have a close profile.

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)

6.4

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Caron Muguet du Bonheur (2021) is a fresh, citrusy and green floral made for women, with a light character that suits spring and summer days. Watermelon, Italian bergamot and Nashi pear give the opening a fruity freshness, while lime and Italian mandarin orange sharpen it with citrus. In the heart, lily of the valley and rose come forward, and moss, Virginia cedar and patchouli set this floral on a green, earthy base. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a somewhat synthetic brightness among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most named occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine, and a fair share call it modern.

Rosé Noir

7.2

Gallagher Fragrances · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gallagher Fragrances Rosé Noir is a unisex scent that leans towards nights out and evenings, pairing rose with honey, vanilla and leather. Turkish rose absolute comes first, sweetened by honey, brown sugar and vanilla, while plum and apple add a soft fruitiness. Patchouli, labdanum and black leather give it an earthy, leathery and woody base, with sandalwood and oud sitting in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand goes a long way. Most voters pick night out and evening, which suits its dense, oriental character. Gallagher Fragrances Rosé All Daé and Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi have a close profile.

Rose Absolument

7.2

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Absolument is a floral, sweet unisex rose scent that suits autumn and spring evenings. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer far less favoured. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters tend to read it as feminine and classic. Elemi resin and geranium open it; in the heart, Turkish rose absolute, osmanthus absolute and honey build a sweet floral body. The base of labdanum absolute, papyrus and patchouli adds a resinous, spicy warmth. Frey Wille Sphinx Mystique and Contes de Parfums Salalah have a close profile.

Kruger

7.9

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aqualis Kruger is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading the occasions. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits genuinely in between. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, and the heart holds patchouli, Turkish rose, saffron and papyrus. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten and soften it, settling the floral side onto an oriental, resinous, faintly leathery ground. Dior Ambre Nuit and Jo Malone Saffron have a close profile.

L'Iris de Fath (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Jacques Fath · 2023

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Jacques Fath L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral that opens with peach, violet leaf absolute and bergamot, with Turkish rose absolute and orris butter at its heart. Most voters recommend spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure, night out and business are the most voted occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans feminine in the votes, though it is unisex and many call it classic. Peach, violet leaf absolute and bergamot give a fresh, fruity, green start. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, orris butter, Egyptian jasmine absolute and violet build a floral, powdery core. Benzoin, tonka bean, Bourbon vetiver and musk soften it into a sweet, creamy base.

Bleu Framboise

7.0

Jean-Michel Duriez · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jean-Michel Duriez Bleu Framboise is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets raspberry and grapefruit against rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The notes follow no top-to-base order; the perfume reads as a single piece. Raspberry, grapefruit and mandarin orange give it a fruity brightness, while galbanum and rhubarb add a green edge. Rose, jasmine, chamomile and geranium form the floral core, and oakmoss with patchouli sets a woody, earthy, slightly resinous ground. Most voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it stays on skin for a reasonable time without filling a room. Autumn, spring and summer draw similar support, with winter trailing. It leans towards leisure and office wear, and most voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it classic.

Godspeed

7.1

Malbrum · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Malbrum Godspeed is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, pairing a fresh, spicy side with a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; leisure and evening wear lead, with business and night-out use close behind. Nepalese pepper, pink pepper and black pepper give it a dry, spicy edge. Turkish rose absolute and carnation bring the floral side, while Virginia cedar, cashmeran and oakmoss build the woody ground. Frankincense and musk soften the smoky feel. Miller Harris Le Cèdre and Marylise Mirabelli Club 30's have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Rose Rose Rose

8.2

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Rose Rose Rose is a gourmand floral for women that sets rose in a sweet, creamy, fruity frame. Bergamot, black cherry and wild berries open bright and sugary, with almond alongside. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose absolute and Rosa centifolia absolute take over. Tonka bean, vanilla, iris and aniseed in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Season votes split almost evenly across the year, so it isn't tied to one time of year. Voters place it mostly in daily wear, the office and evenings. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire L'Eau Rose and Câline Madame Chérie have a close profile.

Oltrenero

6.6

Rajani · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Rajani Oltrenero is a sweet, woody unisex scent that darkens rose with spice, resin and smoke. It opens fresh with sage, mandarin orange and bergamot. Turkish rose absolute sits at the heart, and the base brings cedarwood, ambergris, pink pepper, frankincense, patchouli and vanilla. The floral side rests on a spicy, resinous, smoky ground, and vanilla sweetens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits between the two. Berlin Dream by Birkholz and Sinbad by Lubin have a close profile.

Lé Prestige Royal

8.2

Khadlaj

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Khadlaj Lé Prestige Royal is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around blackcurrant bud absolute, cinnamon and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring both highly. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine, and its value for money is rated high. It opens with blackcurrant bud absolute and spearmint for a fresh start. The heart of water lily, cinnamon and Turkish rose absolute balances floral and spicy tones. In the base, vanilla, amber and Siam benzoin deepen the sweetness, while leather and cedarwood add a creamy, leathery depth. Nishane Nefs and Xerjoff Opera have a close profile.

Flowerbomb Rose Explosion

7.3

Viktor & Rolf · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Rose Explosion pairs Turkish and Moroccan rose absolutes with jasmine and olive in a floral, sweet and spicy scent for women; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, mandarin orange, saffron and pink pepper give a fresh, lightly spiced opening. Rose and jasmine lead the heart, with olive staying in the background. Amber, vanilla, patchouli and oud carry the base into a woody, powdery, gourmand sweetness. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small. Its dense, full build reads as feminine and suits those who want a noticeable trail. Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium Vapeurs de Parfum have a close profile.

Hora de la Verdad Sombra

8.4

Senyokô · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Senyokô Hora de la Verdad Sombra is a dark, animalic unisex fragrance built around saffron, jasmine and leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters find the lasting power high, though the number of votes is small, so take that with caution. The heavy, smoky character suits cooler weather and evening wear, and it does not lean toward either gender. Blood, thyme, white pepper and Spanish saffron open it sharp and spicy. Jasmine, narcissus and Turkish rose absolute bring a floral softness in the heart. The base settles into styrax, labdanum, oud, leather, civet and castoreum, resinous, woody and animalic.

Santal des Indes

7.8

Amouroud · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouroud Santal des Indes is a sweet, spicy woody oriental with a powdery, creamy and faintly smoky character, worn by anyone. Absinth and frankincense open on a resinous, slightly sharp note. In the heart, narcissus absolute and Turkish rose absolute bring a powdery floral softness, while curry leaf and Chinese toon push the spicy, earthy side. The base joins Mysore sandalwood, vetiver, musk and Morocco leather into a creamy wood with a leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and also works for business and nights out. Taklamakan and Santal Noble have a close profile.

Patchouli in Rye

7.0

Scents of Wood · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Scents of Wood Patchouli in Rye is a sweet, smoky unisex scent built around patchouli, tobacco and Turkish rose absolute. Pink pepper and nutmeg bring spice from the start, while mandarin orange and Madagascan geranium lighten it a little. Patchouli lays down an earthy base, labdanum adds a resinous warmth and vanilla adds sweetness. The floral and woody sides stay in balance. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer well behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it suits either. Profumum Roma Dincanto and MiN New York Shaman have a close profile.

Possession

5.6

Wilgermain · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Wilgermain Possession is a unisex fragrance that keeps a fresh, floral line, pairing fruity sweetness with a bright, synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Voters place it in leisure, daily wear, the office and the evening, with none clearly ahead. It leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably in between. It opens with pear blossom, alpine cyclamen and pineapple, a juicy and fresh start. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Tunisian orange blossom absolute and pink amaryllis add a floral weight. In the base, crystal musk, amber and Akigalawood® soften it, leaving spicy and woody touches on a creamy ground. Rabanne Million Gold and Giardini di Toscana Scintilla 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.

Flora

5.5

Vallée Alpura · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vallée Alpura Flora is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick it for leisure, business and daytime, and it also finds a place on evenings and nights out. The notes read as a single whole: bergamot and pear bring freshness and fruit, while Turkish rose absolute, peony and cyclamen build the floral frame. Patchouli, amber and musk soften it, and the accords show green, sweet and powdery sides.

La Petite Robe Noire L'Eau Rose

7.4

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire L'Eau Rose is a sweet, fruity women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Black cherry and red fruits come first, with bergamot lightening them a little. Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose carry the floral side, while almond adds a creamy, gourmand softness. Overall it reads sweet and rose-led. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good. Voters pick leisure and daily wear most often, with office use not far behind. It is positioned as a women's scent. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire (2012) and La Petite Robe Noire Rose Rose Rose have a close profile.

Oud 50

8.1

Strings of Errors · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Strings of Errors Oud 50 is a smoky, resinous unisex scent that opens on Taif rose absolute and Turkish rose absolute and deepens into oud and tobacco absolute; it has been discontinued. The two rose absolutes lead. The heart pairs tobacco absolute, opoponax absolute, labdanum absolute and frankincense with Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Malayan oud. The base holds leather, Java vetiver, sandalwood and musk. A floral, sweet side is set against a spicy, woody, leathery backbone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a small number of voters have rated it. Its dense, oriental character suits men and women alike. Guerlain Santal Royal and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Nagud

7.2

Bois 1920 · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Bois 1920 Nagud is a unisex oriental that deepens a floral, sweet core with spice, resin and smoky woods. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes makes that picture tentative. Not tied to either gender, it can sit on a man or a woman alike. It opens bright and spicy with saffron, lemon, bergamot and red fruits. The heart turns floral and full with myrrh, jasmine, Turkish rose absolute and ylang-ylang. The base settles into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth of oud, frankincense, sandalwood and vanilla absolute. Roja Parfums Aoud Absolue Précieux and Pascal Morabito Gold Edition Oud have a close profile.

L'Éphémère

8.1

Sultan Pasha Attars

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sultan Pasha Attars L'Éphémère is a unisex perfume built on rose-led florals, with leather, resin and spice warming its base. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those impressions are best taken cautiously. With a floral heart over a woody, oriental base, it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. The top opens fresh and green with violet leaf, Persian rose otto, aldehydes and Jasminum grandiflorum. In the heart, Bulgarian and Turkish rose absolute, dog rose, patchouli and sandalwood set the floral side on an earthy, creamy footing. The base closes with leather, Siam benzoin, white ambergris, cedarwood and Swedish castoreum, adding animal, resinous and leathery warmth.