The Perfume Library

Gold

6.8

Acqua di Genova

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Genova Gold is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent built around bergamot, cardamom and Turkish rose absolute. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. A longevity rating of around seven means it stays noticeable through the day, while the sillage keeps close to the skin, so it suits quiet settings and close company. It reads equally well on men and women. It opens with bergamot and lemon zest for a bright citrus lift, while cardamom and lotus tint it green. In the heart, rose absolute joins violet and blackcurrant, turning sweeter and adding a powdery softness. White musk and almond blossom leave a creamy, clean finish.

Chypre Tabac Imperiale

8.5

Wasif Reza · 2026

Green · Spicy · Woody

Wasif Reza Chypre Tabac Imperiale is a unisex chypre with a green, smoky and leathery character, suited to those who like dark, serious fragrances. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads unisex, and although it has been discontinued, it leaves a trail that stays on the skin for a long time. Hatkora lemon, petitgrain and prune give a fresh opening with a touch of fruit sweetness. Tobacco absolute, patchouli, vetiver and oud then take over, while leather, oakmoss, labdanum and sandalwood build an earthy, resinous base. Rose and jasmine soften the dark texture here and there.

Orion

7.3

Aqualis · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aqualis Orion is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, sweet heart against spice, wood and oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means this should be read with caution. Voters lean towards evenings and nights out, then leisure time; daily and office wear trail behind. It opens with red berries, Turkish rose absolute and Egyptian jasmine, a floral and sweet start. The heart brings patchouli, sandalwood, tobacco, saffron and oud, adding a spicy, woody depth. The base of cedarwood, animalic notes, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amber dries down warm and sweet. Birkholz Amber Intense and Kajal Jihan have a close profile.

Rose Load

7.3

Boy Smells · 2021

Floral · Synthetic · Spicy

Boy Smells Rose Load is a unisex floral rose scent hardened with spice, smoke and leather. It opens with rhubarb, cardamom and pink pepper, a lightly spicy start. Rose, raspberry blossom and Turkish rose absolute take over in the heart. Papyrus, sandalwood and oud settle it onto a woody, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though on few votes. It suits anyone who likes rose dark and slightly synthetic rather than soft. Vilhelm Parfumerie Smoke Show and Ormonde Jayne Belle de Nuit have a close profile.

Daligramme: Messages Secrets à Gala - Ma Vie

7.3

Dali Haute Parfumerie · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Dali Haute Parfumerie Daligramme: Messages Secrets à Gala - Ma Vie is a unisex perfume that pairs a fresh, floral core with green, fruity and sweet touches, and it suits spring and summer days. Turkish rose absolute and lily set the floral line. Hazelnut and rum bring a creamy sweetness, while patchouli adds a woody, earthy depth. The green and spicy tones keep the blend from turning too sugary. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It is most often picked for spring, fall and summer, and leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Giglio Fiorentino and Guerlain Rose Barbare have a close profile.

No. 02: Cade + Frankincense

8.2

Raer Scents · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Raer Scents No. 02: Cade + Frankincense is a unisex scent with a woody, smoky and resinous character, its floral and spicy side softening the edges. Longevity is rated good and so is sillage, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. French cade juniper wood and Spanish cade tar give it a smoky, earthy backbone. Frankincense adds resinous depth, while gaiac wood keeps the woody mood going. Turkish rose absolute and Bourbon vanilla balance the harder edges with a floral, gently sweet softness.

Favourite Sin

7.9

Maison Jaxob · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Maison Jaxob Favourite Sin opens with pimento, cardamom and plum skin and settles into a spicy, gourmand unisex scent with coffee, rum and cocoa. The top notes of pimento, cardamom and plum skin give a spicy, fruity start. The heart brings together black tea absolute, rum, myrrh, coffee, Turkish rose absolute and vanilla; floral and green touches stay in the background behind the sweet, gourmand character. In the base, charred cedar, tonka bean, cocoa and styrax add a woody, resinous and smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score longevity high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike, with a sweet, spicy build. Maison Jaxob Asanti and Pierre Guillaume Myrrhiad have a close profile.

Nil Imperial

6.7

Imperial Parfums · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Imperial Parfums Nil Imperial is a floral, sweet unisex scent that leans gourmand, laying vanilla and sugar beneath a rose heart. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not firm. It works for men and women alike. There is not enough voting to tie it to a particular season or occasion, so none is claimed here. Italian lemon petitgrain gives a bright opening, then the heart softens into Turkish rose absolute and sugar. In the base, vanilla, sugar and white musk take over, turning the scent sweeter and leaving a warm, creamy trail as it dries. Spicy, woody, oriental and animal tones sit quietly behind the floral and gourmand accords. For a close profile, see Dior Bois Talisman and Emir Vanilla and Roses.

Dangerously in Love

7.6

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Dangerously in Love is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening of pear and blackcurrant bud absolute against a warm, earthy base of rose, cedar and leather. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, and it suits both men and women. It opens with ambrette seed, pear and blackcurrant bud absolute, which read fresh, fruity and slightly green. In the heart, Virginia cedar and Turkish rose absolute add a soft floral and woody note. The base of musk, leather and oakmoss grounds it in a leathery, earthy finish, with citrus and spice also among its accords. Atelier Cologne Musc Impérial and Acqua di Hamburg Classic have a close profile.

Là-Bas

7.2

Régime des Fleurs · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Régime des Fleurs Là-Bas is a chypre classed as masculine, pairing Bulgarian and Turkish rose absolutes with patchouli, leather and oakmoss. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. With smoky, leathery and animal accords leading, it suits cooler weather and evening wear best. It opens with pear and red apple, which add a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, the two rose absolutes meet patchouli and lily of the valley, and the floral side settles onto an earthy base. In the base, leather, oakmoss and castoreum carry the dry-down into a smoky, resinous warmth.

Hora de la Verdad

7.7

Senyokô · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Senyokô Hora de la Verdad is a unisex fragrance with a fresh opening that turns spicy, floral and leathery, with a woody, smoky character. The top notes are Nepalese sichuan pepper, pink pepper, coriander seed, bitter orange and bergamot, giving a lively, peppery start. The heart moves to Spanish saffron, geranium absolute and Turkish rose absolute. The base holds labdanum, musk, ambergris, leather and vetiver, drying down warm, leathery and a little animalic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The profile suits men and women alike. Dior Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette) and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Love Kills Oud

8.4

Masque · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Woody

Masque Love Kills Oud is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity opening on a woody, oriental base, with rose meeting oud in a warm, dense character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring both high. The vote count is small, so treat this with caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens fruity and sweet with blackcurrant absolute and lychee. In the heart, Turkish rose, cypriol, cedarwood and Egyptian geranium join floral and woody tones. The base of oud, vanilla, labdanum and patchouli adds a warm, resinous depth.

A Witch's Valentine (Extrait de Parfum)

7.4

Sorce · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce A Witch's Valentine Extrait de Parfum pairs Moroccan, Turkish and Bulgarian rose absolutes with white chocolate and marshmallow, a unisex rose-and-gourmand scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and some voters score both highly, though the vote count is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It is described as unisex. Three rose absolutes form a floral core, while white chocolate, marshmallow and sugar pull it towards a sweet, creamy side. Raspberry puree adds a fruity brightness and suede gives an earthy depth. The notes read together as one sweet rose.

Moving On

7.9

St. Clair Scents · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Green

St. Clair Scents Moving On opens with galbanum, grapefruit and aldehydes, then moves into a floral heart and a resinous, woody base, and it is unisex. Moving On lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters place it in leisure, evening and daily wear, with business and night-out use close behind. As a unisex scent, it doesn't lean toward either side. It starts green and bright with galbanum, grapefruit and aldehydes. The heart is built from mimosa absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and Turkish rose absolute. In the base, Peru balsam, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood dry it down into a resinous, woody, slightly animalic chypre.

Oud Lune

8.0

Miyaz Perfume · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Miyaz Perfume Oud Lune is a smoky, woody unisex scent that pairs rose absolutes with oud and amber. Bulgarian, Moroccan and Turkish rose absolutes join pink rose to form a floral core. Indian and Papua oud with sandalwood add woody depth, while amber, opoponax and Peru balsam give a resinous warmth. Apple and apricot bring fruity sweetness, and pink pepper adds a light spice. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though few have voted. It suits anyone drawn to dense oud and rose, regardless of gender. Miyaz Perfume Louna and Amouage Interlude Woman have a close profile.

Sheep's Clothing

7.1

Henry Rose · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Henry Rose Sheep's Clothing is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around rose and pink pepper. It opens with Rose Essential™ and pink pepper; the heart of Turkish rose absolute, Egyptian orange blossom and iris forms a floral core. In the base, musk, amberwood and ambrette seed absolute soften it. Green and spicy touches lighten the florals and leave a woody backdrop. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted, so that judgment is tentative. It reads balanced between masculine and feminine. Byredo Super Cedar and Matière Première Metal Lavender have a close profile.

Odora di Femina

5.8

Poulage Parfumeur · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Poulage Parfumeur Odora di Femina is a fresh, green and floral women's scent built around rose, with sweetness and spice kept light. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable on the skin without filling a room. It is positioned as a women's perfume. Turkish rose and Turkish rose absolute form the backbone, while Indian black pepper adds a faint spicy edge. A fresh, green character leads, with the sweet and powdery sides softened by a creamy touch and the animal accord lending a slight warmth in the background.

Two Minutes after the Kiss Special Edition

8.9

Azman · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Azman Two Minutes after the Kiss Special Edition is a resinous, smoky unisex scent led by Turkish rose and Omani frankincense; it has been discontinued. It opens with Turkish rose, Omani frankincense, Guatemala cardamom and Jamaican pepper, where the floral side is sharpened by spice. In the heart, French beeswax, Somalian myrrh and Laotian oud settle beside the rose absolute. The base builds a woody, leathery, slightly animal floor from Haitian vetiver, Indian sandalwood, leather and Spanish labdanum. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the small number of votes makes this only a rough guide. Dark and dense, it reads equally well on men and women.

Acqua Lotus

6.5

Molinard · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Molinard Acqua Lotus is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent, with a floral heart and a soft woody base set over citrus and green tones. It opens with blackcurrant, Sichuan pepper and pink pepper, where fruity tartness meets a light spice. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute and jasmine absolute add a gentle floral softness without weighing down the fresh character. The base of musk and Chinese white cedar dries down clean and woody, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords. Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura and Harry Lehmann Mirage have a close profile.

White T

8.5

TSVGA · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

TSVGA White T is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh citrus and green character with a floral, woody backbone; it has been discontinued. Pink grapefruit, bergamot and red mandarin orange give it a bright citrus feel, joined by the green tones of tarragon, grass and bamboo. Turkish rose absolute, neroli and magnolia carry the floral side, while vetiver, sandalwoods and oakmoss add a woody, earthy depth. A spicy, faintly smoky trace stays in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. With freshness and woody structure side by side, it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine.

Poivre Impérial

5.5

Caron · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Caron Poivre Impérial is a unisex scent that sets Sichuan pepper, Madagascar pepper and saffron against a floral backdrop. The spicy accord comes from the two peppers, with saffron adding warmth. Turkish rose absolute and lotus carry the floral side, while frankincense brings a resinous, slightly smoky edge. Aquatic notes keep it fresh, and cashmeran lends a powdery, creamy softness. Its sillage is rated good by those who voted, though the sample is small, so treat that as a first impression. It suits anyone who wants something fresh and spicy at once, regardless of gender. Comme des Garçons 8 88 and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Lazulia have a close profile.

Peach Aurum

7.5

Navitus Parfums · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Navitus Parfums Peach Aurum is a unisex scent that pairs floral, fruity sweetness with a creamy, gourmand texture. It opens with baked peach, Turkish rose absolute and amaretto, so peach and rose together give a fruity-floral sweetness. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, puff pastry and condensed milk turn it spicy and creamy, like a bakery. In the base, oak leaf, musk and sugar soften that sweetness and carry it on. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat these as rough indications. It suits both men and women who enjoy sweet, rich scents. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle and Theodoros Kalotinis Amaretto Peach have a close profile.

Extra Virgo x Carnale - Spirito Santo

8.4

Extra Virgo

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extra Virgo x Carnale - Spirito Santo is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy, green character against a smoky backdrop. Mandarin orange, lemon, grapefruit and orange lead with citrus, while Italian rosemary and cannabis bring the green side. Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose add a floral touch, and Omani green frankincense absolute and elemi resin pull the scent toward resinous depth. Indonesian oud rounds it out with a smoky, creamy tone. Its sillage is rated strong, though only a few votes back this. It reads neither masculine nor feminine: fresh yet full-bodied. Aerin Éclat de Vert and L'Erbolario Foglie di Tè have a close profile.

Love Rose (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Réminiscence · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Réminiscence Love Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around rose, with a fruity, lightly powdery side. The top opens with peach, rose, mandarin orange and pink pepper, a fruity freshness with a touch of spice. In the heart, jasmine, iris and two rose absolutes, Turkish rose and Rosa centifolia, form a floral, powdery rose bouquet. Musk softens the base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. It is clearly a feminine scent, and it has been discontinued. Maison Alhambra Centro and La Perla Divina (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.