The Perfume Library

Hufflepuff

8.2

House of Sillage · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

House of Sillage Hufflepuff is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around coconut cream, peach and vanilla, with citrus, floral and fruity touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though winter has a fair share too. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, while some call it modern. It opens with coconut cream, peach and Italian lemon, a fresh but soft start. In the heart, white freesia, jasmine sambac and gardenia lay down a floral layer. The base is led by Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar, leaving the scent sweet and creamy.

Vice Versa

7.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yves Saint Laurent Vice Versa is a women's fragrance in which floral notes like tuberose, peony and Florentine iris meet the green, fruity freshness of tomato and raspberry; it has been discontinued. Flowers lead: tuberose, peony and iris, softened by green tomato and fruity raspberry. Chinese mandarin orange brightens it, while vanilla, amber and musk add a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and evenings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Le Galion Tubéreuse and Penhaligon's Peoneve have a close profile.

Kolonya

8.6

Rasei Fort. · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Rasei Fort. Kolonya is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent in the spirit of a cologne, softened by floral and green touches. It has been discontinued. Bergamot, blood orange and pink grapefruit carry the citrus side, while neroli, jasmine and orange blossom add a floral softness. Lavender and rosemary give it a green, airy feel, and sandalwood, oakmoss and amber lay down a woody, slightly resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It is voted more masculine than feminine, yet reads as unisex. Galimard Sportissimo and Xerjoff Torino23 have a close profile.

Weltschmerz

7.6

Art Brüt · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Art Brüt Weltschmerz is a unisex scent that lays spice, resin and smoke over a sweet, gourmand base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it doesn't lean either way. It opens with elemi resin, peach, clove and cinnamon, a spicy fruitiness. The heart carries labdanum, rose, ylang-ylang and whisky, floral and smoky in a warm way. In the base, vanilla, honey, tobacco and cedar settle it into a sweet, woody finish. Béjar Wood and Loumari Almeria have a close profile.

Odeur du Théâtre du Châtelet - Acte I

7.3

Comme des Garçons · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Comme des Garçons Odeur du Théâtre du Châtelet - Acte I is a fresh, powdery unisex scent built around cashmeran, coffee and black pepper. The scent reads as a whole rather than in stages. Cashmeran and Virginia cedar give a woody base, with coffee and black pepper adding spicy warmth. Orris concrete and ambrette seed absolute bring a powdery softness, while rose oxide and orange blossom lend a floral, green freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Some voters find it feminine, others masculine, so it sits between the two.

Checkmate

6.7

Frapin · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Frapin Checkmate is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and spring, for leisure time and evenings, pairing a citrus freshness with leather and wood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Leisure and evening lead the occasions, while business and daily wear sit close behind. In the character votes, masculine comes first and classic second. It opens with Italian bergamot, Italian lemon and Indian cardamom, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, heliotrope, leather and iris add a green, floral softness. The base of Virginia cedar, cashmere wood, suede and amberwood settles it into a woody, leathery footing. Dunhill Icon and Atkinsons The Excelsior Bouquet have a close profile.

Delectable Temptation

7.6

The Dua Brand · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Delectable Temptation is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that sets blueberry and maple syrup on a creamy, lightly woody base. It reads as one whole from start to finish. Blueberry brings a fruity sweetness, maple syrup and wild honey deepen it, and cream softens the edges. Virginia cedar adds a woody, faintly spicy backbone, so the sweetness doesn't turn sugary. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings. Voters mostly find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Jacques Zolty Private Session and Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin have a close profile.

Tabacco d'Autore

7.4

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Tabacco d'Autore is a unisex scent that carries tobacco and leather, framed by bergamot and labdanum, into a sweet, smoky woodiness. It opens with bergamot, artemisia, sweet vernal grass and labdanum, then tobacco and leather take over in the heart. The base of gaiac wood, amber, Virginia cedar, patchouli, musk and cashmeran settles it onto a sweet, resinous, earthy ground, with spice and smoke running quietly underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Astrophil & Stella A Night at the Opera and Cerruti 1881 Signature have a close profile.

Modest Deux

8.3

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Modest Deux is a feminine fragrance that wraps a floral, fruity core in sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth. It opens with raspberry, rose and blackcurrant, the tartness of the fruit softened by the flowers. In the heart, peony, pink pepper and jasmine keep the floral character going, with the pink pepper adding a little lift to the sweetness. The base of Virginia cedar, white musk and patchouli dries down into a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it feminine.

Continental

7.1

CRA-YON · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Animal

CRA-YON Continental is a spicy, smoky unisex fragrance led by leather, oud and frankincense, dark and resinous in character. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and very few choose it for daily wear. Its dense, heavy character suits men and women alike. The top opens with cypress, orange, mint and ylang-ylang. The heart darkens with frankincense and leather, while lemon grass and coriander add spice. The base settles into oud, cedar, vetiver, sandalwood, amber and musk. The overall impression is woody, earthy and animalic. Boadicea the Victorious Mayfair and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Nostalgia

7.6

Santa Maria Novella · 2002

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

Santa Maria Novella Nostalgia is a men's fragrance led by leather, tobacco and patchouli, with citrus and vanilla softening its darker core. Nostalgia has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is seen as masculine and classic. As a whole it runs smoky, resinous and leathery. Leather, tobacco, birch, styrax and patchouli give it an earthy, spicy weight, while lemon and bergamot add a light citrus lift. Vanilla and amber bring a sweet warmth, and musk stays in the background. The overall character is balanced and a little old-school.

Titan

6.5

Porsche Design · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Porsche Design Titan is a men's fragrance built on a fresh, green and citrusy character, with spice and wood alongside. It opens with spearmint, grapefruit and black pepper, a cool note with a slight bite. In the heart, pelargonium, basil and Provençal lavender keep the green side going. The base of amberwood, musk and Virginia cedar settles it onto a dry, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither faint nor dominant. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter a minority choice. It leans towards daily wear and the office, and also works for leisure and sport. It is classed as masculine. Room 1015 Wasabi Klub and ÉDIT(h) Cocktail Lane have a close profile.

Shining Moon

7.0

Perris Monte Carlo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Perris Monte Carlo Shining Moon is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character on a creamy, woody base, leaning towards autumn and spring and easy to wear from daytime into the evening. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with daily wear and leisure ahead, while business and evening settings also get a fair share. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though a good number of voters call it masculine. It opens with pink pepper, which adds a light spice and freshness. The heart of jasmine, magnolia and rose brings a soft floral note. The base of cashmeran, Virginia cedar, sandalwood and musk gives it a woody, creamy depth.

Kirza

7.8

G Parfums · 2016

Green · Spicy · Woody

G Parfums Kirza is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, pairing a green, spicy character with a smoky, leathery base. Cardamom and absinthe wormwood give it a green, spicy edge. Suede and birch tar add smoke and leather, while Virginia cedar and patchouli carry the woody, earthy side. Labdanum and elemi resin bring a resinous depth, and vanilla with tonka bean softens the sharper edges slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Most find it masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. Heretic Poltergeist and American Perfumer Bloodline have a close profile.

Galatea

7.5

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Maison Alhambra Galatea is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity side against a smoky, leathery woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it lingers on skin and makes its presence known. Voters rate its value for money very highly. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with maté, cypress, thyme, green and fruity notes. Jasmine, rose and iris give the heart a floral softness. The base of vetiver, leather, Virginia cedar, vanilla and amber leaves a spicy, smoky warmth. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and Maison Alhambra Athena have a close profile.

Patchouli

8.0

Perfumer H · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Perfumer H Patchouli is a unisex scent that sets the sharp green of Persian galbanum, juniper wood and black pepper against the earthy depth of Indonesian patchouli. It opens green and spicy with galbanum, juniper wood and black pepper, while Iris tingitana absolute adds a smooth floral edge. In the heart, angelica seed and ylang-ylang absolute soften the sharpness. Indonesian patchouli, Virginia cedar and amber dominate the base, settling the scent into a woody, resinous, earthy ground. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters split close to evenly between masculine and feminine, so it doesn't pull firmly in either direction.

Arashi No Umi

7.0

Maison Matine · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Matine Arashi No Umi is a unisex scent that opens with freesia, green apple and peach, then moves into a floral heart of jasmine and damask rose. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither disappears on the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as feminine. At the start, freesia and peach bring a sweet, fresh fruitiness, with green apple sharpening it slightly. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and damask rose add a rounded floral body. The base of musk and Virginia cedar settles it onto a creamy, softly woody ground.

Abîme (2022)

7.5

Violet · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Powdery

Violet Abîme is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance with a resinous, smoky side that leans towards fall and winter. It opens sharp and peppery with black pepper, Philippine elemi and chili. The heart of Somalian frankincense, Virginia cedar and Palo Santo brings smoke and resin, and the base of Spanish labdanum and Australian sandalwood softens it into a creamy, powdery wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading, and it reads more masculine than feminine. Its profile is close to Reine de Saba Ambre Saba and Affinessence Cèdre-Iris.

Kinam Rouge (Pure Parfum)

7.7

Ensar Oud

Floral · Green · Spicy

Ensar Oud Kinam Rouge (Pure Parfum) is a unisex scent led by Vietnamese and Malayan oud, myrrh and patchouli, with a strong floral and spicy side; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. Leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as masculine and classic, though a fair share call it feminine. It opens with grapefruit, red mandarin orange and Virginia cedar. In the heart, jasmine, rose, henna, saffron and carnation build a floral, spicy body. The base of oud, myrrh, patchouli, black ambergris and Bourbon vanilla adds a smoky, resinous, leathery and animalic warmth. Ensar Oud Kinam Rouge: Saigon and Ensar Oud Kinam Rouge Ghalia have a close profile.

Inverno Russo

7.6

Areej Le Doré · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Areej Le Doré Inverno Russo opens with white rose otto and white pepper absolute, carries clove, cardamom and osmanthus in its heart and rests on oud; it is a unisex scent that has been discontinued. The opening pairs white rose with white pepper, and the heart adds clove and cardamom spice next to osmanthus and gardenia. Indian, Indonesian and Chinese oud, Virginia cedar and benzoin form the base. The overall character is floral, sweet and spicy, with woody, resinous, animal and smoky tones in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or a night out; more call it masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are far from few. Prin Krissana and Not Perfumes Vaan have a close profile.

Kalahari Extrême

7.9

Noème · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Noème Kalahari Extrême is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, where a fruity, spicy character meets sweet resins. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with pear, aniseed and orange, a lightly fruity sweetness. In the heart, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg carry the spice, with Virginia cedar's woodiness and myrrh alongside. In the base, frankincense and labdanum settle it into a resinous, oriental warmth.

Riviera Nights

7.5

Jacques Bogart · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Jacques Bogart Riviera Nights is a men's fragrance for spring and autumn evenings, pairing fresh citrus with a sweet, spicy warmth. It opens with bright bergamot, neroli and grapefruit. Nutmeg, cardamom and dried fruits in the heart add a spicy, lightly fruity warmth. Vetiver, Virginia cedar and tonka bean settle it onto a woody, sweet base, and the overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out while still working for daily and office wear. It reads masculine and classic. Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise and Avon Homme Exclusive have a close profile.

Floveris (2018)

6.3

Ciro · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ciro Floveris is a fresh, citrusy floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Calabrian mandarin orange and pink pepper; the heart brings peony, Turkish damask rose, violet and Indian mimosa into a floral core. In the base, Virginia cedar, white musk, ambroxan and cashmeran soften everything. The overall feel is fresh, green and lightly sweet, with a touch of spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Carthusia Essence of the Park and Lalique Fleur de Cristal have a close profile.

Don't Call Me Rose

7.2

House of Fanatics · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

House of Fanatics Don't Call Me Rose is a floral, fruity unisex scent that sweetens rose and violet with raisin, apple and vanilla, and suits fall and spring evenings best. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with raisin, pink pepper and apple, spicy and fruity together. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and violet are softened by frankincense and Virginia cedar. The base of musk, vanilla and patchouli closes it on a sweet, oriental warmth. Caia Senso and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Oriental have a close profile.