The Perfume Library

Svaha

7.7

Not Perfumes · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Not Perfumes Svaha is a unisex scent with a spicy, woody and smoky character, warmed by resinous and animal tones. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and almost none suggest summer. Evenings, leisure time and nights out come up most often. Some voters call it masculine, a good number call it feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with ginger, long pepper and cardamom, softened by frankincense and butter. In the heart, Himalayan cedar, cinnamon and caramel come forward, while turmeric and fenugreek keep the spice going. The base of myrrh, labdanum, embers and goatskin settles into a smoky, earthy, animal finish.

Karuna / กรุณา

7.6

Parfum Prissana · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfum Prissana Karuna / กรุณา is a unisex scent with a floral and spicy character, lifted by fresh, green and resinous sides. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it suits anyone who wants a scent that stays noticeable for a long time. It is written for men and women alike, without leaning to either side. Tuberose, jasmine sambac absolute, ylang-ylang and orange blossom build the floral core, while cinnamon, cardamom and clove bring spice, and sandalwood and benzoin add woody, resinous warmth. The accords also carry animal and earthy touches, with tangerine adding a fruity brightness. Parfum Prissana Hirun / หิรัณย์ and Parfum Prissana Tirtha / तीर्थ have a close profile.

Vestibule Terror / Betrayal 2

7.7

Toskovat' · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Toskovat' Vestibule Terror / Betrayal 2 is an unusual unisex scent that pairs sweet, earthy gourmand notes with smoke and spice; it has been discontinued. It opens dry and sharp with pollen, aged wood, chili and wasabi. In the heart, cocoa, root beer, turmeric, cannabis and smoked oak bring sweetness onto a smoky, woody ground. The base of dust, bean, pistachio, fabric, potato and halva adds a gourmand, earthy and slightly leathery weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though from a small number of votes. It is dense and assertive, so a light hand works best. It reads unisex, and Toskovat' Vestibule and Akro Dark have a close profile.

Lyra Peach

6.3

Memo Paris · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Memo Paris Lyra Peach is a sweet unisex scent that sits most comfortably in fall and spring, pairing peach with a floral, spiced base. It opens with cinnamon, pepper and ginger for a warm spice note, brightened a little by bergamot and bitter orange. In the heart, Indian tuberose and jasmine sambac join the peach for a fruity, creamy floral. The base of Indian sandalwood, vanilla absolute and benzoin leaves a sweet, gourmand warmth, with vetiver keeping a woody edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Though unisex, it reads mostly feminine to those who voted. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle and Jimmy Choo Illicit have a close profile.

Rendez-vous chez Harrods

8.0

Montale · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Montale Rendez-vous chez Harrods is a unisex scent that runs sweet and spicy, with strong leathery and woody sides. Bergamot and Brazilian pink pepper open it brightly, while Cambodian oud and turmeric add a spicy weight to that sparkle. In the heart, black leather, Moroccan rose and Indonesian patchouli come forward. The base sweetens with Brazilian tonka bean, caramel and amber, Mysore sandalwood and oakmoss lay a woody floor, and white musk softens it all. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with longevity scoring 8.2 out of 10. It is a warm, dense scent that suits men and women alike. Tom Ford Ombré Leather (2018) and Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic share a close profile.

Leen / لين

7.9

Lattafa Pride · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lattafa Pride Leen suits spring and summer days: a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot, ginger, turmeric and pink pepper, fresh and spicy. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and osmanthus form a floral frame while mango adds fruity sweetness. Musk, frankincense and sandalwood settle it into a powdery, creamy, woody base.

Rose Sapphire

8.1

Boadicea the Victorious · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Boadicea the Victorious Rose Sapphire is a unisex scent that sets Turkish rose against saffron and cardamom, then settles into resinous benzoin and myrrh. It opens with turmeric, saffron, geranium and cardamom, spicy and slightly green. At the heart, Turkish rose turns creamy and floral alongside neroli and everlasting flower. The base of benzoin, myrrh, cedarwood and patchouli leaves a sweet, woody, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer has a good share too. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead the occasions. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Amouage Reasons and Amouage Reflection 45 have a close profile.

Cuìr de Afrìcano

8.1

The Dua Brand · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Dua Brand Cuìr de Afrìcano is a spicy, smoky and leathery unisex fragrance with a warm, earthy and slightly animalic character. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, while summer plays a minor role. It is chosen most often for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Leather and oud lead, with cardamom, cumin and turmeric adding a spicy warmth. Patchouli and vetiver build an earthy, woody base, geranium and musk soften it, and Sicilian bergamot lends a touch of freshness. Amouage Epic Man and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Calme & Volupté

8.0

Godet · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Godet Calme & Volupté is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens with citrus and spice and moves into lavender and jasmine. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. Leisure and the office are the most mentioned settings. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, and it sits between the two. Mandarin orange, bergamot, turmeric and cardamom give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, lavender and jasmine add a soft floral note, while blackcurrant bud brings a green, fruity touch. The base of tree moss, benzoin and blond woods settles into a woody, faintly sweet finish. Truefitt & Hill Mayfair and Nicolaï Cologne Sologne have a close profile.

Eshal

7.7

Neela Vermeire Créations · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Neela Vermeire Créations Eshal is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, spicy, creamy floral heart. Eshal wears strong and projects well, though these ratings come from a small number of votes. It is not tied to one gender and sits comfortably on anyone. It opens bright and green with lime, petitgrain, red mandarin orange and bitter orange. The heart turns to turmeric, cinnamon and Indian tuberose absolute, spicy and creamy at once. Beeswax absolute, Peru balsam and labdanum absolute close it on a sweet, powdery warmth. Tuberosa India by The Merchant Of Venice and Nishane Tuberóza X have a close profile.

Ivoire (2024)

6.3

Balmain · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Balmain Ivoire (2024) is a unisex scent with a floral, green character softened by creamy and leathery touches, leaning towards autumn and spring evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than a pyramid: tuberose and orange blossom build the floral frame, grapefruit adds a green, fresh edge, and suede and vetiver give a dry, leathery base. Turmeric brings a spicy warmth and a creamy sweetness rounds it off. For another tuberose-led floral, Aerin Tuberose Gardenia and The Different Company Crazy Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Ambre du Rêve

7.2

Chabaud · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chabaud Ambre du Rêve is a unisex scent that links a spicy opening of cinnamon, cumin and carrot to the sweet, resinous warmth of amber, vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with cinnamon, carrot and cumin in a spicy start. In the heart, patchouli, ylang-ylang, benzoin and turmeric add a floral, earthy middle layer. The base brings sandalwood, musk, vanilla, cedarwood and amber, and the scent settles into a creamy, woody, oriental sweetness. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent.

Aksum

8.7

Pryn Parfum · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Pryn Parfum Aksum is a unisex scent that pairs Taif rose, Assam oud and frankincense in an animal, resinous and smoky character; it has been discontinued. Taif rose, jasmine sambac and tuberose form a floral frame, but it is read alongside the rough character of goatskin, hyraceum and dragon's blood. Spicy, earthy and leathery accords dominate, while oud and myrrh lay a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. It suits those who like a dense, animal, oriental scent and does not lean to either gender. Prin Arsalan and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.

━━━━ Saffron

8.4

Bohoboco · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Bohoboco ━━━━ Saffron is a sweet, spicy unisex scent led by saffron, cardamom, clove and ginger, with oud and labdanum at its heart and honey and vanilla underneath. It opens with saffron and spices: aniseed, cumin and turmeric keep that spicy side dry and warm. In the heart, labdanum and Thai oud add a resinous, smoky depth, while ylang-ylang softens it a little. The base turns sweet with honey and vanilla, with patchouli and musk leaving an earthy, powdery floor. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. With such a dense, oriental character, it sits more comfortably in cool weather and in the evening. It suits men and women alike.

Vaninger

7.5

Avant-Garden Lab · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Avant-Garden Lab Vaninger is a unisex fragrance built on heliotrope, benzoin and vanilla absolute, a sweet, powdery core freshened by lemon and ginger. Vaninger has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it is easy to notice without filling the room. Few people have voted, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a settled verdict. The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: kumquat and lemon give a bright, fresh citrus lift against the spicy warmth of ginger and turmeric. Heliotrope, vanilla and tolu balm carry it into a creamy, resinous sweetness, while white musk and ambroxan keep it soft. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Vie and Tiziana Terenzi Draco have a close profile.

Energy Boost

6.7

CARE · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

CARE Energy Boost is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with fruity and floral touches that keep it light and lively. Turmeric and grapefruit lead the top, pairing spice with a sharp citrus edge. Apple and peony in the heart soften it in a fruity, floral direction. White cedarwood in the base settles it on a clean, woody footing. Longevity and sillage both come across as moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters rate its value for money highly. It suits easy everyday wear for anyone. Lacoste Joy of Pink and Perfume.Sucks Red have a close profile.

Kheerin / คีรินทร์

8.2

Prin · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Prin Kheerin / คีรินทร์ is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green citrus brightness with a spicy, woody and earthy body; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with night-out and business use not far behind. As a unisex scent, it doesn't lean toward either gender. The citrus and green side comes through in kaffir lime, galbanum and guava leaf. Chinese ginger, ginger and pepper add a spicy warmth, while oakmoss, vetiver and Thai oud give it a woody, earthy and slightly animalic depth. Roberto Ugolini Oxford and Gather Perfume Basil have a close profile.

Spirit of Japan (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Elixir Attar · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Spirit of Japan Extrait de Parfum sets a spicy opening of clove, cinnamon and turmeric against a smoky, woody base of Papua oud, Vietnamese oud and sandalwood. The top carries clove, fenugreek, turmeric, cinnamon and aniseed, with gardenia adding a soft floral touch. The heart holds labdanum, heliotrope, cumin and cypress, while the base is dominated by the two ouds, musk, benzoin and ambergris. The overall impression is green, resinous, earthy and slightly animalic, with a fresh edge in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a unisex scent for those who enjoy dense oud and spice. Amouage Bracken Man and Lush Breath of God have a close profile.

Yaaseen x Lost Tribe - Night

8.1

Lost Tribe · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lost Tribe Yaaseen x Lost Tribe - Night is a unisex resinous, oriental scent that lays sweet, spicy and smoky tones over a floral and woody body; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper, turmeric, mimosa and violet leaf, a spicy-green start. In the heart, tobacco, two kinds of rose and hinoki cypress take the lead, the rose sweetness balanced by smoky tobacco. The base leaves a woody, resinous warmth built on Atlas cedar, myrrh, Borneo oud and labdanum. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and although the number of votes is small, they point the same way. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather and evenings. It sits equally well on women and men. Lost Tribe Night V2 and Penhaligon's As Sawira have a close profile.

Sable Gris

6.6

Experimental Perfume Club

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Experimental Perfume Club Sable Gris is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with spice and wood, leaning slightly sweet and creamy. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its unisex build suits any wearer. Cardamom, ginger and turmeric give it a spicy warmth. Suede, white moss, Indian sandalwood and vetiver settle that warmth onto a woody, creamy base, while ambroxan and elemi resin add a faintly synthetic, clean brightness. Experimental Perfume Club Santal Nuit and Cardamom Moss have a close profile.

Thé Vanille

7.8

Nette · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rasa Anniversary Limited Edition

8.5

Pomare's Stolen Perfume · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Pomare's Stolen Perfume Rasa Anniversary Limited Edition is a woody, oriental unisex scent in which oud resin and flowers meet spice, fruit and smoke; it has been discontinued. The scent rests entirely on oud: Thai, Cambodian and East Indian oud, oud resin, and sequoia resin and bark build a resinous, smoky, earthy and leathery core. Turmeric and Persian saffron add spice, Californian passion fruit brings a fruity brightness, and pink lotus, frangipani and pot marigold soften the floral side. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably on both men and women, and suits those who enjoy dense oud fragrances.

Monocle Scent Five: Syros

7.2

Comme des Garçons · 2025

Floral · Green · Spicy

Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent Five: Syros is a green, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and spring days, leisure time and the office. It opens with turmeric, Spanish white thyme and rosemary, which read herbal, spicy and slightly bitter. In the heart, vetiver and everlasting flower absolute pull it toward an earthy, floral side, while Indonesian patchouli and white musk settle it onto a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and name leisure and business as the main occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close. Hermès Eau de Gentiane Blanche and Murdock Vetiver have a similar profile.

Cardamom Moss

7.1

Experimental Perfume Club · 2022

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Experimental Perfume Club Cardamom Moss is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that leans towards leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings as a rough guide. Voters link it most with casual and daily use, then with the office, while evening and night-out wear come well behind. Cardamom, cinnamon and ginger give it a spicy edge, set on a green, fresh base of white moss and mineral moss. Caramel and musk soften it with a creamy sweetness, while ambroxan and tobacco keep it dry and woody.