The Perfume Library

Siren & Sailors

7.3

Jusbox · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jusbox Siren & Sailors is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that pairs osmanthus, peach and rum absolute with rose and vanilla. It opens with osmanthus, peach and bergamot, which give it a fruity brightness. In the heart, rum absolute, rose and whisky turn the sweetness slightly spicy and sharp. Patchouli, vanilla, suede and musk soften it into a leathery warmth at the base, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Most voters read its character as feminine.

Leather Up

7.7

Phuong Dang · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Phuong Dang Leather Up is a unisex scent with a leathery, floral character, softened by green, spicy and resinous touches and suited to autumn and evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer stays well behind; evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, though it works as a unisex fragrance. It opens with saffron, mandarin orange and whisky, then moves into mimosa, Moroccan rose, leather and suede at the heart. The base of tree moss, patchouli, labdanum and oud dries down into a woody, resinous warmth.

Blasted Heath

7.0

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Penhaligon's Blasted Heath is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh air of seagrass and aquatic notes against the dry woodiness of tobacco, whisky and vetiver. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and use leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most find it masculine, with some also calling it classic. It opens with clary sage, seagrass and aquatic notes, giving a salty, green freshness. In the heart, Clearwood, green leaves, tobacco and whisky soften that freshness with a spicy warmth. The base of gaiac wood, patchouli, musk, Nootka cypress and vetiver settles into a woody foundation, with a slightly synthetic, aquatic character throughout. Dsquared² Original Wood and Jaguar Pace have a close profile.

Japanese Whiskey

7.5

d'Annam · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

d'Annam Japanese Whiskey is a sweet, woody, gourmand unisex scent built around mizunara oak, whisky and barley malt. Whisky and barley malt set a warm, lightly smoky base, while mizunara oak and sandalwood add woody depth. Chestnut softens the gourmand side, and clary sage keeps the spicy, resinous mood in balance. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and oriental. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, so it makes itself known without overwhelming. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, with a warm, dense character. Its value for money is rated more modestly.

Anarchist A_

7.6

Toskovat' · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Toskovat' Anarchist A_ is an unusual unisex scent that opens on snow, whisky and plastic, moving between fresh and synthetic; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter; it leans towards leisure and daily wear and also suits evenings. Voters call its character modern and masculine, with fewer reading it as feminine. The heart holds bank note, candle wax and ink, and the base brings plastic, aquatic notes and Somalian frankincense. After a fresh, sweet start it turns synthetic, spicy and woody, with resinous, smoky and leathery shades in the background.

Star Men Nebula

8.1

Fragrance World

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Fragrance World Star Men Nebula is a masculine scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, earthy streak, leaning towards evenings and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in the evening, followed by daily use and nights out. It reads clearly masculine. It opens with fruity notes, bergamot and orange. The heart brings cedar, whisky, coffee, malt and patchouli, while peat, musk, amber and vanilla sweeten and soften the base. The fruity, spicy side is balanced by a woody, smoky foundation.

The Red Wedding

7.9

Anomalous Parfum · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anomalous Parfum The Red Wedding is a rich unisex scent where floral and fruity sides meet a sweet, gourmand and woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Red wine, whisky and rum lead the top; peach, plum and Turkish rose give the heart a sweet, fruity floral character. Amber, Indian oud and oak barrel settle into a warm, woody, resinous base, with a spicy, oriental feel running through it. Ajmal Regina and Montale Red Aoud have a close profile.

Tiramisũ Caramel

7.7

Zimaya · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Zimaya Tiramisũ Caramel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in winter and fall. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick winter, then autumn. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works in the evening. Half of the voters read it as feminine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. It opens with caramel, while the heart holds coumarin, woody notes and honey. Vanilla, musk and whisky settle in the base. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and powdery, with a woody backbone softening the sugar and a faint synthetic sheen in the background. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and Lattafa Eclaire share a close profile.

Hysteric

7.8

LM Parfums · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

LM Parfums Hysteric is a unisex gourmand with a floral, spicy core, sweetened by coffee, cocoa and tiramisu. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are almost evenly split. It opens with cardamom, bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart brings tiramisu, jasmine, rose and whisky, and it settles on coffee bean, cocoa bean and patchouli. The result is sweet, woody and slightly earthy. Dior Midnight Poison (Eau de Parfum) and The Different Company Jasmin de Nuit have a close profile.

Celebrate for Her

7.5

Pepe Jeans · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pepe Jeans Celebrate for Her is a modern women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, gourmand touch. It opens with chestnut, white pepper and popcorn, a spicy warmth next to a gourmand sweetness. The heart brings aquatic notes, whisky, everlasting flower and caviar, adding a fresh, slightly synthetic feel. The base of amber, cashmere wood, tonka bean and vanilla softens everything into a sweet, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. Votes spread almost evenly across the seasons, with spring slightly ahead, and it leans towards nights out and leisure time. Karl Kani Paradise and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Mythique (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Elixir Attar · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Elixir Attar Mythique Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent that sets whisky, rum and cognac against tobacco, vanilla and chocolate. It opens with whisky, rum, saffron and cognac, giving a boozy, spiced first impression. In the heart, tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, honey and coffee take over, turning creamy and oriental. Deer musk, ambergris and Indian oud leave a woody, resinous warmth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score both high. Its rich, full build reads unisex, equally at home on women and men. Initio Side Effect and Guerlain Ambre Samar 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.

Tobacco Noir

7.3

Jinkoh Store · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jinkoh Store Tobacco Noir is a dense unisex scent that is sweet, gourmand and smoky, with a woody, resinous side. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a few sprays go a long way. The heavy, warm build suits calm settings better than cool, light ones, and it sits equally well on men and women. It opens with rum, blood orange, roasted almond and spices; in the heart, Arabian tobacco absolute, maple syrup and brown sugar sweeten it. The base leaves a woody, resinous warmth of Virginia tobacco, vanilla, tonka bean and oak wood. Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Yasmina

7.4

Kajal · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kajal Yasmina is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that lays whisky, leather and jasmine over saffron, cardamom and rose. It opens with saffron and cardamom for a spicy warmth, with rose softening it into something floral. At the heart, whisky and leather pull the scent towards smoke and hide, while iris and jasmine keep a floral thread running through that toughness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli settles into a sweet, resinous, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Thameen Regent Leather have a close profile.

Island Water Men

6.6

Scotch & Soda · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Scotch & Soda Island Water Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, followed by sport and business, and it is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with bergamot, grape leaf and Brazilian mango, a fresh, green and lightly fruity start. In the heart, sandalwood, cannabispirol and clary sage bring a woody, spicy turn. The base of musk, whisky and amberwood closes on a soft, sweet woodiness, with the aquatic and synthetic tones running through the whole.

Pale Fire

7.1

Apoteker Tepe · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Apoteker Tepe Pale Fire is a sweet, smoky unisex scent in which vanilla, cocoa and whisky meet the resinous warmth of amber and labdanum. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole. Tahitian vanilla and cocoa give a gourmand, creamy sweetness, while whisky adds a smoky edge to it. Amber, Spanish labdanum absolute and frankincense carry a resinous warmth, and oakmoss anchors the woody, spicy side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings, nights out and leisure time are the most named occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit very close together, so it wears comfortably either way. Guerlain Ambre Samar and Xerjoff Golden Dallah have a close profile.

Gioco all'Alba

7.4

Bois 1920 · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bois 1920 Gioco all'Alba is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens on whisky and saffron and settles into vanilla and leather. Whisky and saffron lead the top. In the heart, cane sugar, peat and tobacco add sweetness while pulling the scent in a smoky direction, with davana and boronia staying in the background. The base of vanilla, cedarwood, musk, gaiac wood and leather dries down gourmand-sweet, framed by spicy and woody tones and ending on a leathery trail. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong, so it stays noticeable around the wearer for a good while. It is unisex in character. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 and Maison Margiela Jazz Club have a close profile.

Leather Forever Royal Arabian Edition

8.8

De Gabor · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

De Gabor Leather Forever Royal Arabian Edition is a sweet, spicy and smoky leather fragrance, made for both men and women and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with rum, whisky, dried fig and dried date, a warm sweetness that saffron and walnut push towards spice. In the heart, mahogany, patchouli and gaiac wood build a woody body, softened by vetiver and iris. Leather runs through every stage; in the base, oud, frankincense and sandalwood carry it to a smoky, oriental finish. Longevity is very strong and sillage is strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It stands out on nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure wear. Mancera Intense Red Tobacco and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud have a close profile.

Urma Vie

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Urma Vie opens with whisky and salt and moves into frankincense, patchouli and oakmoss, a green, smoky unisex scent that has been discontinued. Whisky and salt lead at the top. The heart holds vetiver, frankincense, amber and resins, and the base brings frankincense together with patchouli and oakmoss. Green, spicy, woody and earthy accords set the character, with a resinous, smoky tone settling over it all. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto and Arquinesia Scent of History have a close profile.

Shamrock

7.7

Mine Perfume Lab · 2020

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Mine Perfume Lab Shamrock is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of citrus against honey and vanilla, with a sweet, gourmand character on top. It opens on citrus notes, moves into honey, jasmine and whisky at the heart, and settles on sandalwood, musk and vanilla, which soften and sweeten the dry-down. Fruity and spicy accents keep the sweetness lively, while the woody side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Bishop Bonne Nuit and Rasasi Royale for Women have a close profile.

To My Father

8.0

Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance in which whisky, oak and leather carry the weight. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out, leisure and evening are the occasions it leans towards. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bitter orange, ambrette seed and davana, which give a fruity brightness. Juniper, whisky and cabreuva form the heart, and oak, white oud and leather pull the base towards woody, resinous and smoky tones. Sweet, gourmand touches soften the spicy, oriental character. Borntostandout Smokin' Gun and Atelier Cologne Gold Leather have a close profile.

L'Eau de Parfum 20

7.9

Korres · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Korres L'Eau de Parfum 20 is a unisex scent built on amber, rose and whisky, where a fresh floral side meets a sweet, spicy warmth; it has been discontinued. Rose carries the floral side, while amber and whisky add a sweet, resinous and woody depth. The freshness stays present and lightens the spicy, oriental mood. The notes read as one whole rather than in separate layers. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. It reads somewhat more masculine, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. Massimo Dutti Red Evening and Arabian Oud Woody have a close profile.

Precious Oud

7.1

Mancera · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mancera Precious Oud is a unisex fragrance that pairs a woody, sweet and leathery character with gourmand touches, worn about equally by men and women. It opens with leather, whisky, Laotian oud and bergamot. In the heart, violet, patchouli, magnolia, rose and tiramisu add a soft, floral and sweet layer. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, cedarwood, amber and oakmoss settles into a warm, woody and resinous finish. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favored for nights out and evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Masculine and feminine votes are almost evenly split. Mancera Crazy for Oud and Mancera Aoud Exclusif have a close profile.

The Mobster

7.1

The Dua Brand

Green · Synthetic · Spicy

The Dua Brand The Mobster is a smoky, woody and spicy men's fragrance built around tobacco, oud and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it stays noticeable on skin and around you for a while. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. It reads as masculine. As a whole it feels warm and heavy. Sandalwood and oud lay a woody base, while tobacco and whisky carry it towards a smoky sweetness. Spicy notes and patchouli add an earthy, slightly green edge. The animal and oriental accords give it a dark tone.