The Perfume Library

Un Bois

7.1

Obvious · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Obvious Un Bois is a fresh, woody unisex scent built on black pepper and Italian bergamot, with Virginia cedar and Ambroxan at its center. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot against the spicy edge of black pepper. Virginia cedar and Ambroxan take over in the heart, and the base of Indian papyrus, Malaysian gurjum balsam and Haitian vetiver leaves a dry, slightly green woody footing. A synthetic note among the accords gives it a clean, modern feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters lean toward calling it masculine, though it is unisex. Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina and Gallivant Berlin have a close profile.

Rock Star

6.6

Carner · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carner Rock Star is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a floral and aquatic lightness, settling into a soft, slightly synthetic sheen. It opens with mandarin orange leaf, bergamot leaf and laminaria, which give a green, citrus and watery freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, jasmine sambac and lily of the valley pull it in a floral direction. The base of Virginia cedar, ambergris and musk sets that freshness on a clean, soft foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side. Matin Martin Santorini and Carner Sal y Limón have a close profile.

Croissant Café

7.1

Versȧtıle · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Shabby Chic

6.4

Giardini di Toscana

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Giardini di Toscana Shabby Chic is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a powdery, creamy and lightly sweet character resting on a woody base. Peony opens with a fresh floral lift. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and white blossoms take over, bringing sweetness and a creamy softness. The base of Virginia cedar, Javanol and musk settles the scent into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though it wears as unisex too. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) and Clean Blonde Rose have a close profile.

Empreinte (2012)

7.6

Courrèges · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Courrèges Empreinte is a chypre for women that opens with mandarin, bergamot and aldehydes, carries roses and jasmine in the heart and rests on cedar, sandalwood and leather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions. It reads feminine to most, though some find it classic or even masculine. It opens fresh and citrusy with Brazilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and aldehydes. In the heart, May rose, Bulgarian rose and jasmine add a floral, green touch. The base of cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver is woody and earthy, while moss and leather give the chypre a leathery edge. That base carries the fresh opening into a dry, spicy finish.

Dust

7.7

Perfumer H · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perfumer H Dust is a powdery, creamy and sweet unisex scent with a floral, resinous side, leaning towards spring and autumn days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though winter is not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine, but some find it masculine. The scent reads as one soft, warm whole: Italian iris absolute and orange blossom absolute carry the floral powder, while vanilla and benzoin absolute add the sweet, creamy tone. Frankincense and opoponax bring a resinous depth, and raspberry leaf leaves a light fruity touch. White musk rounds everything off.

Quartier Latin

6.9

Memo Paris · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Memo Paris Quartier Latin is a sweet, woody unisex scent that moves from a spicy, fruity opening of cardamom, clove and peach into a floral heart of violet, jasmine and rose. It opens with spice beside fruit: cardamom and clove warm the sweetness of the peach. Violet, jasmine and rose then lay down a powdery floral heart. The base dries down creamy, resinous and gourmand through Australian sandalwood, amber and tonka bean absolute, with Virginia cedar giving it a woody frame. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Alverde Sweet Harmony and Etro Raving have a close profile.

Cassis en Feuille

7.3

Miller Harris · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, with a bright citrus and fruity edge. It opens with Italian bergamot, galbanum and blackcurrant: citrus freshness, a sharp green bite and a tart fruit. In the heart, tomato leaf and Egyptian geranium push that greenness towards floral and spicy, and Virginia cedar leaves a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits leisure, work and everyday wear. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. It has been discontinued. Commodity Bergamot and Berdoues Scorza di Sicilia have a close profile.

Star for Men

8.2

Mauboussin · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mauboussin Star for Men is a sweet, gourmand oriental for men, with spice, wood and powder softening it; it suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is recommended mostly for nights out and evenings, and it also works for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, with a modern feel. Black pepper and Guatemala cardamom open it with spice. Towards the heart, frankincense and saffron add a smoky warmth. The base of white amber, patchouli, iris, Virginia cedar and Bourbon vanilla settles into a creamy, powdery, sweet woodiness. Mancera Aoud Vanille and Essential Parfums Divine Vanille have a close profile.

Mineral Milk

7.1

Dedcool · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Dedcool Mineral Milk is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent softened by a sweet, creamy texture, and it reads as a light, easy choice for summer days. It opens with passion fruit and nectar, which bring a fruity sweetness. In the heart, sea breeze, lavender and sea salt turn the scent cool and salty. The base of milk, Australian sandalwood, Virginia cedar and amber settles it onto a creamy, lightly woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it suits daily wear and leisure best, with business use not far behind. It leans slightly feminine yet reads modern and works as a unisex scent. Bath & Body Works At the Beach and Victoria's Secret Water Lily & Sea Salt have a close profile.

Leather Shot

7.0

Olfactive Studio · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olfactive Studio Leather Shot is a sweet, spicy leather fragrance, smoky, powdery and woody, and worn as a unisex scent by both men and women. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bitter orange, Guatemala cardamom and Iranian cumin, a spicy, slightly sharp start. At the heart, black tea, iris and leather come forward, and the base settles into Virginia cedar, sandalwood, driftwood and Haitian vetiver. Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather and Parfums de Marly Athalia have a close profile.

Musamam

7.4

Lattafa · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Lattafa Musamam is a resinous, spicy woody fragrance for men, opening with mandarin, lavender and saffron. The top is Italian mandarin orange, lavender and saffron: the mandarin brightens it slightly while saffron brings the spice forward. In the heart, Virginia cedar, amberwood and Egyptian geranium build a woody body. The base of Somalian frankincense, cistus concrete and Akigalawood® settles into a resinous, smoky, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Mercedes-Benz Man Private and Ramón Molvizar Black Cube have a close profile.

Ink

7.6

Perfumer H · 2016

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Indian Summer (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Priscilla Presley · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Priscilla Presley Indian Summer Eau de Toilette pairs mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon with a soft floral heart of lotus, violet and rose, a light, easygoing scent aimed at women. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter getting a smaller share. Daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions, and most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top notes of mandarin orange and Amalfi lemon open fresh and citrusy. In the heart, lotus, violet and rose add a floral, powdery softness. The base of Virginia cedar and tea dries down on a green, lightly woody line. Charles Jourdan Inspiration and Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile have a close profile.

Notre Dame Notte di Natale

8.0

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Filippo Sorcinelli Notre Dame Notte di Natale is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Virginia cedar opens on a woody note, while chocolate, cinnamon and orange blossom at the heart build a sweet, gourmand warmth, with Nootka cypress giving it a woody backbone. The base of frankincense, tonka bean and amber carries it into a resinous, soft sweetness. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Evody Noir d'Orient and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

Oud in White

8.5

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Infidels

7.3

Agonist · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist The Infidels is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings, sitting as easily on men as on women; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is picked less often for daytime or the office. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with clove, pink pepper and Sicilian lemon, a spicy brightness. The heart brings opoponax, myrrh, several jasmines and roses into a floral, resinous body. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, amber, sandalwood and patchouli settle the scent into a sweet, woody, slightly smoky warmth.

Tumulte pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Christian Lacroix · 2005

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Christian Lacroix Tumulte pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green opening with a woody, resinous and slightly smoky body; it has been discontinued. Laurel and juniper give a cool, green start. Frankincense in the heart adds a soft resinous note. In the base, Virginia, Atlas, Chinese and Texas cedar settle the scent onto a dry, woody and earthy footing, while sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring; it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and is also worn for business. Most see it as masculine. Grauton Parfums Quarzgrau and Le Couvent Valparaiso have a close profile.

Pony Boy

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jorum Studio Pony Boy is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent, with green and fruity touches that keep it light and easy for daytime. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with autumn trailing behind. Daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine or modern more often than masculine, though masculine gets a fair share. Pink grapefruit and pink pepper give it a bright start, while fig, raspberry leaf and rhubarb add a fruity, green freshness. Pink lotus and champaca bring a soft floral note, and vetiver and cedar lay an earthy, woody base underneath.

Wind Heat

7.8

The House of Oud · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

The House of Oud Wind Heat is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper, nutmeg and bergamot and runs through iris to Burmese oud, balancing a fresh side with a spicy one. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters lean towards fall, with spring and winter close behind, and evening, night out and leisure are the leading occasions. In character votes feminine comes first, though a fair number of voters call it masculine. It starts fresh and spicy with pink pepper, nutmeg and bergamot. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness and Virginia cedar a woody line. The base of vetiver, suede, Burmese oud and musk settles into a leathery, resinous, creamy ground, with the sweetness staying in the background.

Dancing Light

7.2

Olfactive Studio · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olfactive Studio Dancing Light is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that sets mint, cardamom and bergamot against lavender and neroli. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. In the character votes feminine sits slightly ahead, with masculine close behind. It opens with mint, cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper, while pineapple and fig milk add a soft fruity edge. Lavender, jasmine and neroli give the heart a floral lift. The base dries down to amber, moss, sandalwood and cedar, with musk leaving a creamy trace. Miller Harris Lumière Dorée and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Patchouli L'Eau / Eau de Patchouli

7.5

Réminiscence · 2009

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Réminiscence Patchouli L'Eau / Eau de Patchouli is a woody fragrance for women in which patchouli and sandalwood sit on a sweet, spicy, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. More voters call it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Virginia cedar and patchouli open it, with sandalwood and labdanum in the heart. In the base, tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and tolu balm sweeten it into a warm, resinous finish, softened by white musk. The overall impression is earthy, slightly smoky and powdery.

Love in White for Summer

7.0

Creed · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Love in White for Summer is a feminine fragrance where peach, apple and red berries sit on a fresh, floral base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters mostly find it feminine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with red berries, apple, peach and cranberry, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, Florentine iris, jasmine and freesia build the floral side, while rice adds a creamy softness. Virginia cedar gives it a woody finish, and citrus and green accords keep it bright.

Ambre à Sade

7.1

Nez à Nez · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Nez à Nez Ambre à Sade is a feminine scent that sets a fruity, gourmand sweetness against spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear following. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is blackberry, caramel, strawberry and woodland strawberry. In the heart, cinnamon tree, Virginia cedar and raspberry add spice and wood to the sweetness. The base of Russian leather, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli settles warm and leathery. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Venom Incarnat and French Avenue Veneno Scarlet have a close profile.