The Perfume Library

Nicà

6.3

Profumi di Pantelleria · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Profumi di Pantelleria Nicà is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on star anise, mandarin orange and blueberry, moves through cardamom and violet, and settles on sandalwood and whisky; it has been discontinued. The opening is fresh, fruity and lightly sweet, with star anise, mandarin orange, blueberry and champagne grape. In the heart, cardamom, violet, freesia and mace add a soft floral note with a touch of spice. Sandalwood, whisky, cedarwood and musk dry down into a warm, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a fairly quiet trail. Voters lean towards daytime, leisure and office wear, with evening and night out well behind. Eisenberg Diabolique and Monkoku Golden Apple have a close profile.

Areté

8.3

Gritti · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Gritti Areté is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, cardamom and leather; it has been discontinued. Calabrian bergamot and cardamom bring a spiced freshness, while cedar and sandalwood lay a dry woodiness beneath it. Leather, tobacco and whisky pull the scent in a smoky, leathery, slightly earthy direction, and the resinous, oriental accords keep it warm. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a heavy, characterful scent that suits men and women alike. Jovoy Private Label and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.

Cherry Mind Control

8.3

The Dua Brand

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Cherry Mind Control is a unisex scent built around black cherry, cherry liqueur and griotte syrup, sweet and gourmand in character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this picture rests on a limited sample. As a whole it reads fruity and sweet, with bitter almond, roasted tonka bean and Peru balsam adding a gourmand warmth. Whisky and ambroxan give it a smoky, spicy edge, sandalwood and cedarwood lay a woody base, and jasmine sambac and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Popped Cherry have a close profile.

Sans Merci

7.4

Givenchy · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy Sans Merci is a unisex fragrance with a green, woody core warmed by a sweet, smoky edge, its leathery and earthy tones giving it a rugged fougère character. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver and davana lead the scent, while whisky brings the sweetness and the smoky air. The green and earthy sides are balanced by spice, and the leathery tone adds a mature firmness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though these ratings rest on a small number of votes. Sitting between masculine and feminine, it reads as unisex. Those looking for a similar profile may also look at Akro Malt and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique.

Liquid Red

7.7

Phuong Dang · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Phuong Dang Liquid Red opens with champagne, bergamot and aldehydes, then moves into violet, iris and rose, making a fresh, floral, green unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, with longevity especially strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, while summer gets a smaller share. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it is also chosen for nights out. The top is bright, with champagne, bergamot and aldehydes, while artichoke and whisky add a dry, slightly sharp edge. In the heart, violet, iris and rose lead, and suede gives a soft, powdery feel. The base of mahogany, vanilla and musk sweetens the scent and turns it creamy and woody.

Jeke (2022) (Extrait)

8.5

Slumberhouse · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Slumberhouse Jeke is a unisex fragrance in which honey, caramel, whisky and rum meet smoke in a sweet, resinous body; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the votes are few, so these ratings are tentative. It suits no one gender in particular, and as a dense, heavy scent it is easier to wear in cool weather and with a single spray. The sweet accord leads: honey, caramel and vanilla lay down a soft base. Whisky and rum add a boozy warmth to that sweetness, while tobacco and smoke pull it towards something dry and woody. Clove gives a spicy edge, and amber and benzoin add resinous depth.

Shah

8.2

MAD Parfumeur

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

MAD Parfumeur Shah opens with milk, ginger and whisky, carries cypriol and rose in the heart, and is a sweet, spicy unisex scent; it has been discontinued. The top holds milk, ginger, whisky, lemon and davana, where lemon and ginger give a slightly sharp start and milk softens it. Cypriol, gaiac wood and rose lead the heart, while vanilla, amber, musk and ambrette dominate the base. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, woody and creamy, with floral and oriental touches. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a rich, full-bodied scent. Nicheend Black Hole and Attar al Has My Magic have a close profile.

Noble Wood

8.0

Hugo Boss · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hugo Boss Noble Wood is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance with a powdery, creamy and slightly smoky side, aimed at men. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows up. It opens with cardamom and whisky, and oak wood forms a woody core in the heart. In the base, bourbon vanilla absolute sweetens the scent while cedarwood adds a dry woodiness. Earthy and smoky tones keep the sweetness in check. Boy Smells Woodphoria and Arquiste No. 57 have a close profile.

Lust

7.2

OM Parfum · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

OM Parfum Lust is a dense unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against spicy, smoky and animalic tones, and it leans towards fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning either way. The fruity and gourmand accords come through in black cherry, caramel and Jamaican rum absolute. Whisky and oak barrel ground this in a woody, earthy base, while tobacco, suede and animalic notes add a leathery, smoky edge, and benzoin and tolu balm give it a soft resinous warmth.

Piano Tuner (2019)

8.2

Pomare's Stolen Perfume · 2019

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Pomare's Stolen Perfume Piano Tuner is a unisex scent led by sequoia needle, labdanum and sequoia resin, pairing Californian citrus with a smoky, woody forest feel. It has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: sequoia needle, bark and cone build a woody, resinous ground, while Californian citrus fruits brighten it. Whisky and green cognac add a darker tone, and smoke and Polynesian vanilla pull the scent towards something earthy with a touch of sweetness. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the sample is small. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Pomare's Stolen Perfume Piano Tuner (2021) and Chris Rusak Io have a close profile.

Reserve Exclusif

7.9

Vivamor Parfums · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Vivamor Parfums Reserve Exclusif is a gourmand, floral unisex scent that pairs gingerbread and palm sugar with Turkish rose and whisky. It opens sweet and creamy with gingerbread and palm sugar. In the heart, Turkish rose, davana and whisky bring a floral note softened by spicy warmth. The base of oakmoss, cashmere wood and amber settles into a woody, resinous finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters place it in the evening, leisure and night-out occasions, with business and daily wear well behind. Tom Ford Noir pour Femme and Apoteker Tepe Pale Fire have a close profile.

Song for a Rising Sun

7.5

Gini · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gini Song for a Rising Sun is a unisex fragrance that suits leisure hours and evenings out, moving from fresh citrus into a spicy, woody base. It opens with elemi resin, lemon, Roman chamomile, pineapple leaf and grass, which give a green, citrusy freshness. The heart brings cardamom and cumin spice, while whisky and hashish add a sweet, animalic warmth. In the base, sandalwood, Atlas cedar, musk and amber settle it into a woody, powdery, resinous dry floor. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure first, then for a night out and the evening, though daily and office wear also get votes. Gini Canto Libero and Alexandre.J Le Royal have a close profile.

Ghostdance

6.9

Ikiryō · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ikiryō Ghostdance is a unisex scent built around blackberry, cocoa and tobacco, sweet and woody at once, and it leans towards fall and winter evenings. In Ghostdance, the fruity sweetness of blackberry meets cocoa, sugar and tolu balm for a gourmand feel. Tobacco, oud and whisky anchor that sweetness in a woody, spicy and slightly animalic base, while coumarin and musk add a creamy softness. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads truly unisex. Its profile is close to The Nose Behind Miami South Beach and Motif Olfactif Nectar Boisé.

20 Bourbon Brûlée

7.3

Ledda · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ledda 20 Bourbon Brûlée is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that voters pair most with evenings and nights out. It opens with Italian bergamot, black plum and Brazilian tonka bean. In the heart, coconut milk, heliotrope, whisky and cypriol turn it creamy and spicy. Caramel, Bourbon vanilla, American cedar, amberwood and white musk form the base. Floral and fruity touches soften the sweetness, while the woody, resinous side keeps it in balance. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters choose it most for evenings and nights out, though daily wear also gets a fair share. It sits between masculine and feminine. Maison Noir Somnia 517 and Widian Luban have a close profile.

Forever Wanted Absolu

7.6

Azzaro · 2026

Sweet · Woody · Creamy

Azzaro Forever Wanted Absolu is a sweet, woody, creamy and resinous fragrance made for men. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is not yet firm. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Incense, amberwood, vanilla and whisky together build a sweet woodiness. Vanilla adds a creamy softness, while incense and amberwood bring a resinous, slightly earthy depth. Whisky adds a darker tone to this warm mix. Bath & Body Works Wicked Vanilla Woods and Calvin Klein Nude Vanilla have a close profile.

Ruby Statement (Extrait de Parfum)

7.7

Exceed · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Exceed Ruby Statement Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens on black cherry, bitter almond and whisky. The top is black cherry, bitter almond and whisky, with a fruity sweetness that comes through right away. In the heart, jasmine, cinnamon, vanilla and Turkish rose push it towards a spicy, powdery side. The base of tonka bean, Peru balsam and sandalwood dries down soft and warm. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its sweet, gourmand build suits both men and women. Qiupii Cherry and Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Treachery

8.0

Maher Olfactive · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maher Olfactive Treachery is a sweet, spicy and gourmand unisex scent led by saffron, cocoa and vanilla absolute. Saffron and spices give it a warm, oriental base, while cocoa and vanilla absolute turn that into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Almond and berries add a soft fruity edge, and pipe tobacco with whisky brings a darker, smoky, leathery depth. Davana nudges the sweetness toward the floral and powdery side. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters give longevity a high mark, though the number of votes is small, so take this as a rough guide. It suits anyone who wants a dense, sweet scent regardless of gender. Maher Olfactive Treachery Barrel Aged and Parfums de Marly Carlisle have a close profile.

Panama 2.0 (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Panama 1924 · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Panama 1924 Panama 2.0 Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance built around saffron, birch and whisky, with a spicy, woody and lightly smoky character. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's scent. Saffron, birch and davana open it, with whisky, white blossoms and black pepper in the heart. White musk, oak barrel, vanilla and amber form the base, adding a sweet, creamy, powdery softness. Floral and green touches stay in the background behind the spice and smoke.

Morphine

8.1

X-Ray · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

X-Ray Morphine is a unisex perfume that sets a spicy, sweet and leathery core against floral and fruity touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good; the sample is small, but most voters score longevity high. Its warm, gourmand character suits cooler weather and evenings best. It opens with clary sage, lavender, cinnamon, bergamot and cardamom, a spicy freshness. In the heart, rose, honey, cognac, whisky and orris root deepen the sweetness, and the base of leather, sandalwood, patchouli and musk settles into a woody, resinous warmth.

Aramis Special Blend

8.1

Aramis · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Aramis Special Blend is a spicy, woody and slightly smoky men's fragrance led by cinnamon, clary sage and whisky. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. It is described as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. It opens with cinnamon, clary sage and bergamot, a spicy and green start. In the heart, whisky and cypriol add a smoky, earthy touch. The base settles into Virginia cedar, cashmeran and tonka bean, woody, sweet and creamy, with leathery and resinous accords in the background.

Troubled Spirits (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Paraphrase · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Paraphrase Troubled Spirits Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, leaning woody and resinous. It opens with orange zest and whisky. Oak and damask rose sit in the heart, where the woody accord becomes clear. Frankincense, patchouli and amber settle it onto a resinous, sweet base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this rests on a limited sample. The warm, smoky build suits cooler weather and reads equally well on anyone. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Navigations Through Scent - Londinium

7.2

Molton Brown · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Molton Brown Navigations Through Scent - Londinium is a unisex scent that opens fresh with citrus and fruit, then turns smoky, earthy and woody; it has been discontinued. It opens with berries and bergamot, a bright, lightly sweet fruit note. In the heart, oakmoss and myrrh give it an earthy, spicy footing. The base of frankincense and whisky leaves a smoky, creamy, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though few people have rated it, so this is only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on either men or women, balancing sweetness against smoke. Amouage Decision and Armaf Bucephalus No. XI have a close profile.

Segno

6.9

Avon · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Avon Segno is a men's fragrance that opens on black pepper, Sicilian lemon and vetiver and moves toward patchouli and oak wood. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is positioned as a men's scent. Dior Fahrenheit Parfum and Thameen Imperial Crown have a close profile. Spicy, woody and sweet accords lead. Pepper and lemon give the opening a sharp freshness, while vetiver sets it on an earthy footing. In the heart, geranium, Provençal lavender and whisky add a floral, smoky touch; the base of patchouli, Ambertonic® and oak wood settles into a resinous, slightly leathery warmth.

Elevato³

7.8

Adjiumi · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Adjiumi Elevato³ opens with rum, whisky and spearmint and settles into cocoa bean and vanilla absolute, a unisex scent where the floral and gourmand sides lead. The opening of rum, whisky and spearmint softens toward a heart of elderflower, rose and heliotrope, where the floral accord comes forward. In the base, cocoa bean and vanilla absolute deepen the sweetness, while Bourbon vetiver, frankincense and arbutus honey add a spicy, resinous, oriental depth. The overall impression is sweet and warm with a clear gourmand streak, and the synthetic accord gives it a smooth, polished feel. Washington Tremlett Clove Absolute and Anomalous Parfum The Red Wedding have a close profile.