The Perfume Library

Ottoman Treasure (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Alghabra · 2019

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Alghabra Ottoman Treasure Extrait de Parfum is a unisex resinous scent with a green, smoky edge that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening come first among occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. The top has cistus, patchouli and white oud; the heart turns spicy and resinous with gurjum balsam, frankincense and pink pepper. It dries down on vetiver, moss and amber, with the earthy, woody side outweighing the sweetness. L'Occitane en Provence Eau d'Iparie and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

ExpLOud

6.8

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2021

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo ExpLOud is a spicy, resinous and smoky unisex scent built around frankincense, black pepper and Indian oud. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a small minority. It leans towards leisure and evenings, with a place on nights out too. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with frankincense, coriander, pink pepper, black pepper and nutmeg, a fresh and sharp layer of spice. Cypriol and gardenia join in the heart. Madagascan vetiver, Indian oud, sandalwood and patchouli form a woody, smoky base, and a synthetic sheen runs through the whole. Cristiano Fissore Cashmere Men and Amouage Honour Man have a close profile.

Chiron

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Chiron is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, creamy vanilla body with spice, smoke and wood. It opens with musk, tonka bean and Haitian vanilla orchid, a soft, powdery sweetness. In the heart, Kentucky tobacco, Virginia tobacco and ambergris bring out the animal, smoky side. The base of Brazilian palo santo, Indian sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and white oud leaves a woody, creamy floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a light hand may be enough. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio and Zara Supreme Vanilla have a close profile.

Virtuous Oud

7.5

Zara · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Zara Virtuous Oud is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic woody scent for men, leaning towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes behind, and winter is the least chosen season. Business, daily wear and leisure are the most mentioned settings, with some votes for evening and night out as well. It opens with calone, lemon and bergamot for a bright start. The heart holds white oud, ambroxan, white musk, lavender and floral notes, and the oud stays light and clean rather than heavy. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood form a green, woody base. The fresh accord leads, while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background.

100 Tweeds

7.5

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2015

Floral · Green · Spicy

Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds is a green, woody, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with floral and earthy sides that give it a dense, layered character. Oakmoss, celery seed and indole lay down a green, earthy ground. Cypriol and black pepper add spice and smoke, while benzoin and honey soften that rough texture with a resinous, faintly sweet warmth. An animal trace lingers in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Fall and spring lead the seasons, and leisure and evening are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Strangers Parfumerie Gheorghe and Jorum Studio Arborist have a close profile.

Dubhe

8.4

Tiziana Terenzi · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Dubhe is a unisex scent that pairs rose absolute, saffron and oud in a floral, sweet and spicy character. Dubhe's longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, and nearly all voters rate its staying power as high. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike, and it fits anyone looking for a dense fragrance that leaves a trail. The top holds cypriol, rose absolute, saffron and geranium, while white oud, iris, cedar and vanilla lead the heart. The base rests on oud, sandalwood, amber, patchouli and musk. The floral, spicy opening turns sweeter with time and settles onto a woody, creamy base. Pana Dora Oud Republic and Kai Porten Parfums Privés Oud 31 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.

Badawï

7.1

Atelier Vesper · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Atelier Vesper Badawï is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, running sweet, spicy and smoky. It opens with ylang-ylang, cardamom and pink pepper, where floral warmth meets spice. In the heart, immortelle, davana and benzoin add a sweet, resinous depth. The base of white oud, cedar, musk, patchouli and tobacco sets it on a woody, earthy, smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a minor part. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, which places it between the two. Penhaligon's Levantium and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.

Le Réveil

7.9

Pictura Fragrans · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Pictura Fragrans Le Réveil is a unisex scent that pairs lavender and white chocolate with green stems and woodland strawberry, carrying sweet and animalic sides together. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it is a perfume that stays noticeable through the day. Its balance reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with lavender, white chocolate and green stems, while woodland strawberry and rum add a fruity, gourmand edge. The heart of goatskin, heliotrope and clove brings a spicy, animalic side. At the base, vanilla, Peru balsam and white oud settle into a creamy, sweet ground.

Tubéreuse Lazuli

6.9

Chloé · 2024

Floral · Green · Sweet

Chloé Tubéreuse Lazuli is a floral, green women's fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, suited to leisure hours and nights out. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, osmanthus, jasmine and Indian tuberose bring the floral side forward while the sweetness stays in the background. White oud, patchouli and sandalwood settle underneath, adding a woody, chypre-leaning depth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, then winter and summer in equal measure. It reads feminine. Jean Patou 1000 (Parfum) and Diptyque Eau Capitale (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vicious Vanguard

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Vicious Vanguard is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of Ceylonese cinnamon and blood orange to a dark, smoky base of rose and oud resin. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, with most of them in the top band for each. The vote count is small, so this is a tendency rather than a verdict. There are no season or occasion votes, but the dense build suits no single gender. It opens with cinnamon, orange, kaffir lime and saffron mixing citrus with spice. Taif rose, Crimean rose and orange blossom lead the heart. In the base, myrrh, Borneo and Papua oud, Peru balsam and civet set a resinous, woody, smoky ground. Tauer Perfumes № 06 - Incense Rosé and Nebiru Parfvms Helix / Helix XQ have a close profile.

Black Sumatra Rain

8.3

Duftkumpels · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftkumpels Black Sumatra Rain is a woody, smoky unisex scent that sits closest to evenings and nights out, with a resinous, earthy character. The notes read as one whole: Indonesian, Thai, Cambodian and white oud, together with Indian and Sumatran vetiver, build a woody, earthy backbone. Crete labdanum, Siam benzoin and Omani frankincense add a resinous warmth, while Bourbon vanilla softens the edges a little. Cannabis brings a green touch, and Siberian castoreum adds an animal, leathery shade. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Evening and night out lead the votes, leisure follows, and daytime and office wear get very few. It suits anyone, regardless of gender, who wants something dense and dark. Its profile is close to Ensar Oud EO Black and Prin Loup.

In the Stars (Fragrance Mist)

8.2

Bath & Body Works · 2018

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Bath & Body Works In the Stars (Fragrance Mist) is a citrusy, sweet women's scent that pairs minneola tangelo with sandalwood. The scent reads as a whole rather than in stages: minneola tangelo gives a bright, fruity citrus feel, amber and musk soften it with sweetness, and sandalwood with white oud sets a woody, lightly spicy base. Borage adds a faint green touch. The overall impression is fruity and sweet, with a slightly synthetic shimmer. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. It is rated well for value. It is classified as a women's fragrance.

Holy Berry

7.3

d'Orsay · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

d'Orsay Holy Berry is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that opens with cardamom and strawberry milk and rests on vanilla and sandalwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those ratings. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and it reads as unisex. The fruity, sweet side begins with strawberry milk, while cardamom adds a spicy edge. In the heart, orris concrete and jasmine bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, white oud and Amber Xtreme™ settles into a woody, creamy finish. Lubin epidOr and Guerlain Iris Torréfié have a close profile.

Taif T15

8.6

Taif Al-Emarat

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T15 is a unisex scent that sets the brightness of grapefruit and white oud against the depth of Cambodian oud. It opens with grapefruit and white oud in a fresh, citrusy start. At the heart, musk and oriental spices come forward, and the scent turns sweeter and warmer. The base holds Cambodian oud, orange blossom and woody notes, with resinous, oriental and floral shades softening that warm ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It suits men and women alike, and fits those who like a sweet, spicy oud. Emper Legend Intense and Mancera Gold Intensitive Aoud have a close profile.

Van Helsing

7.7

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Philokalia - Afterlife Potion

8.6

Adi ale Van · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Adi ale Van Philokalia - Afterlife Potion is a unisex scent that opens on jasmine and tuberose absolutes and settles into oud, labdanum and resins; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters rated it, so treat those figures with caution. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is dense and full of character, and it suits anyone regardless of gender. The top is floral, with jasmine and tuberose absolutes. The heart leans on nagarmotha, white oud, oud, Nepalese nard and labdanum, while the base brings candle wax, amber, frankincense and aged wood. Civet and castoreum add an animal edge, and dust and paint give it an unusual depth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, smoky and earthy.

Bigia

7.7

Tiziana Terenzi · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Bigia is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that opens on passion fruit and saffron and moves through rose and magnolia towards oud. It begins with passion fruit, saffron and red fruits. The heart builds a floral body from magnolia, musk rose, Bulgarian rose absolute and white orchid. The base holds oud, white oud, musk, amber and sand; the fruity sweetness is joined by gourmand, spicy and slightly animal warmth, ending in a powdery trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather. Men and women can both wear it. The vote count is small, so these impressions are not a firm measure. Its profile is close to Worth Courtesan and Serge Lutens Louve.

Moonstone Noire

7.3

French Avenue · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

French Avenue Moonstone Noire is a unisex fragrance with a sweet, smoky character, deepened by spice, resin and leather touches. It opens with smoky notes, and a woody base forms in the heart from cedarwood, balsam and vetiver. The base holds amber notes, vanilla, white oud and Saffiano™. Vanilla brings sweetness and a creamy texture, while the oud pushes the spicy, resinous and animal tones forward. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not firm. It is a dense, warm profile that sits comfortably on both men and women. Perfumes with a close profile include Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit 1 and Fragrance World Incense Alchemy.

Far Away Splendoria

7.3

Avon · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Far Away Splendoria is a unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out, with a floral and fruity character set against a sweet, creamy texture. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening, followed by a night out, and it also finds a place in daily wear. Though unisex, its sweet, creamy build leans towards a soft, showy mood. Black plum opens with a fruity, sweet note. In the heart, white gardenia and white oud bring together floral and woody tones, while the smoky and spicy sides stay in the background. Vanilla in the base adds a creamy, oriental warmth. Avon Surreal Utopia and Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Memory Lane

7.5

Christèle Jacquemin · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Christèle Jacquemin Memory Lane is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against a sweet, gourmand warmth, with spice and resin behind it. The top is magnolia, meringue and myrrh: a soft floral freshness with a sugary touch on top. In the heart, cypriol, parsley and clove lead, bringing green, spicy and earthy shades. The base of green vanilla and white oud dries down woody and resinous, with a sweetness that stays in place. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like a scent that is neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, composed yet soft. L'Artisan Parfumeur Méchant Loup and Nikos Sculpture Voyage en Orient have a close profile.

Velature

8.7

Zanini · 2026

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Zanini Velature is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character over a woody, smoky and earthy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are best read with caution. No season or occasion votes exist, so the scent is simply described as unisex, leaning toward no particular gender. Jasmine varieties, neroli and tea carry the floral side. Juniper, cinnamon and white pepper add a spicy edge. Indonesian oud, white oud and peat give it a woody, earthy and smoky depth, while yuzu and Mellarosa lemon lift that heavier texture slightly.

Mastin

5.7

V Canto · 2015

Floral · Green · Synthetic

V Canto Mastin is a unisex scent that opens with cardamom, saffron and white oud and deepens into oud and ambergris. The top is built on cardamom, rose, saffron and white oud. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and jasmine add a floral layer, while cedarwood and white woods give it a woody floor. The base leans on oud, sand, ambergris, musk and black woods, with a spicy, smoky, resinous and animalic edge running through the floral and green tones. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. With its oriental, woody character, it sits comfortably on both men and women.

Ruby

8.1

Utique · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Utique Ruby is a unisex fragrance that opens floral and turns sweet and oriental, with vanilla, resin and wood. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring; summer is almost never chosen. It gets the most votes for a night out and for evenings, and it also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly in between. The top notes are jasmine, cistus and cashmere wood, giving a floral start with a resinous, woody depth. In the heart, vanilla, balsamic notes and amberwood sweeten it into a gourmand warmth. The base of black musk, white oud and dry woods sets a woody, spicy foundation. Armaf Club de Nuit Uńtōld and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Brown) have a close profile.