The Perfume Library

Angélique Encens (2019)

7.6

Creed · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Creed Angélique Encens opens with Russian coriander, violet and Bulgarian rose and settles toward frankincense, pairing a fresh side with a spicy one; it is classed as a women's fragrance. Its sillage is moderate, though that rests on only a few ratings, so there is nothing reliable to say about longevity or season. It is classed as feminine. The top notes of coriander, violet and rose give a floral freshness. In the heart, cinnamon, white pepper, patchouli and Indian sandalwood add a spicy, woody warmth. The base of frankincense, musk and vetiver rounds it out on a resinous, oriental footing. Rasasi Oud al Mubakhar and Santa Eulalia Crocus have a close profile.

Bloodnana

7.9

OM Parfum · 2025

Spicy · Woody · Animal

OM Parfum Bloodnana is a unisex scent that sets unusual notes such as metal, blood, meat and burnt rubber against banana and milk, in spicy, woody and animal accords. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage very strong, so a light hand is enough. Its intense character points to a narrow use: it suits curious, adventurous fragrance lovers more than everyday wearers. Those who rated it scored it highly, though the number of votes is small. Civet, ash and meat build a hard, animal base. Fir resin, elemi, myrrh, Siam benzoin and gaiac wood pull it in a woody, resinous direction. Black pepper and white pepper add spice, while oakmoss absolute gives an earthy weight. Banana, milk and berries set a soft, sweet contrast against the harsher notes.

B.A.D Homme

7.6

Maison Alhambra

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Alhambra B.A.D Homme is a spicy, gourmand men's fragrance that opens on white pepper, black pepper and bergamot and settles into the sweetness of cocoa and tonka bean. The opening's two peppers are softened by the freshness of bergamot. In the heart, sage and cedar lay down a woody base; in the base, amberwood, cocoa and tonka bean carry it towards a sweet, creamy, oriental feel. Fruity and synthetic touches also show among the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so the picture is not firm. It reads as masculine. La Rive Mr. Sharp and Riiffs Carbon Noir have a close profile.

Tommy into the Surf

6.4

Tommy Hilfiger · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy into the Surf is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with an aquatic and green side tempered by spice. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it suits someone who wants a light scent that stays close rather than one that leaves a strong trail. It reads masculine. With so few votes, there is no clear picture of the season or setting it favours. Cardamom, bitter orange and galangal open fresh with a slightly bitter edge. In the heart, ginger, violet, white pepper and clary sage add a spicy, green touch. Vetiver and ebony form a woody base. Fruity and sweet tones stay in the background. Mugler A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic have a close profile.

Prince of Persia

8.8

Lost Tribe · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Green

Lost Tribe Prince of Persia is a rose-led woody and spicy unisex perfume, where citrus freshness meets the animal warmth of civet and oud, and it has been discontinued. It opens with white pepper, nutmeg and bergamot for a spicy freshness, while Georgian rose otto and white rose otto set the floral tone. At the heart, blue lotus, orris root and several cypress notes add a green, powdery shade. The base of civet, Mysore sandalwood and Thai oud leaves a woody, smoky, leathery depth. Voters find the longevity very strong and the sillage strong, though the vote count is small, so this is an early impression. It reads dense and characterful, with an unisex feel. It shares a close profile with Lost Tribe Threat and Sultan Pasha Attars Cuir de Russie.

Initial (Eau de Parfum)

5.7

Aigner · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Aigner Initial Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that opens on Cosmic Crisp apple, white pepper and red grapefruit. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the small number of ratings means this is not firmly settled. No clear season or occasion stands out, and it is classed as a masculine fragrance. In the top, apple, ginger and grapefruit bring coolness and a light spice. Toward the heart, geranium, iris and sea lavender add a floral, aquatic feel, while patchouli gives depth. In the base, amberwood, sandalwood and white musk settle into a woody, creamy softness. Mancera Aqua Wood and Montale Aqua Palma have a close profile.

Harrods Amber (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 Harrods Amber Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built around amber, jasmine and sandalwood, floral, spicy and woody in character. It has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes means this should be read with caution. It is classed as unisex, and no clear season or occasion stands out. Amber and benzoin give it a resinous warmth, while jasmine, rose and osmanthus carry the floral side. Saffron, nutmeg and white pepper add spice, and sandalwood, oud and myrrh set a woody, slightly animalic depth. Bergamot and musk soften the dense mix. Bond No. 9 New York Amber (Extrait de Parfum) and Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense have a close profile.

S de Scherrer Homme

7.4

Jean-Louis Scherrer · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jean-Louis Scherrer S de Scherrer Homme is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy start with a sweet, creamy and powdery warmth; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, and it also suits leisure time. It is classed as masculine. White pepper and cardamom open it spicy and fresh. The heart holds tonka bean, white tobacco and lavender, where the sweetness and a faintly smoky note become clear. Vanilla and woody notes dry down underneath, leaving a gourmand, oriental warmth.

Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2006

7.8

Yves Saint Laurent · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Yves Saint Laurent Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2006 is a masculine oriental that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with spice and wood; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, grapefruit and star anise give a bright, lightly sweet opening. In the heart, ginger, white pepper and nutmeg bring the spice forward. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, bamboo and amber settles it onto a warm, woody ground. Longevity is rated strong, with most voters giving high marks, though the number of votes is small. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Yves Saint Laurent Opium pour Homme Eau d'Orient 2007 and Al Rehab Khaliji (Perfume Oil) have a close profile.

Rendezvous

8.7

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Rendezvous is a unisex scent that balances a fresh, sweet character with spicy and woody touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the staying power high. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those. The notes read as one blend: bergamot and ozonic notes give it a fresh lift, while basil, white pepper and violet leaf add a slight edge. Cedar, cedarwood and Haitian vetiver form the woody base, and tonka bean and white gingerlily soften it with sweetness. Diesel Bad and Scalpers Boxing Club have a close profile.

Tamima Sillage

6.7

Moresque · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Moresque Tamima Sillage is a women's perfume led by orange, iris and vanilla, a fresh, floral and fruity scent with spice and amber running through it. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as feminine; there are not enough votes to say which seasons or occasions suit it. It opens with orange, mugwort and white pepper, then moves into a floral, spicy heart of neroli, iris, coriander and green cardamom. The base settles into a warm, sweet bed of myrrh, oud, labdanum and vanilla. Xerjoff Nero70 and Testament Collection Mirage have a close profile.

Le Negresco

7.2

Godet · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Godet Le Negresco is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, while summer gets fewer votes. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with some votes for evening and nights out. The top opens with white cognac, pear and bergamot, with white pepper and clove adding a spicy edge. Jasmine and iris carry a floral, powdery heart. In the base, ambergris and white musk close it with a creamy softness. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Palatine and Rania J. Musc Moschus.

Herrera Aqua (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Carolina Herrera · 2005

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Carolina Herrera Herrera Aqua Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that ties the fresh, aquatic, lightly fruity feel of bergamot, bamboo and fig leaf to the sweetness of tonka bean and white amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes calls for caution. It has an easygoing, clean character and is made for men. It opens cool with bergamot, mandarin orange, bamboo and fig leaf. In the heart, white pepper, neroli, rosemary, French lavender and cardamom add a light spicy and herbal edge. The base of tonka bean and white amber sweetens it and settles on a woody footing.

Air

5.5

Axe · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Axe Air is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of mint, yuzu and grapefruit with a spicy heart of ginger and white pepper; it has been discontinued. Mint, yuzu and grapefruit lead at the start, and the citrus and aquatic accords give it a cooling feel. In the heart, ginger, white pepper and cardamom add spice, while green and synthetic accords round out the freshness. The base of cedar, musk and sandalwood settles it onto a lightly woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. With its light, fresh build it suits warm weather and everyday wear, and it reads masculine. Hugo Boss Hugo XY (Eau de Toilette) and Givenchy Gentlemen Only Casual Chic have a close profile.

Twist (Eau de Toilette)

5.3

Axe · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Axe Twist Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's scent built around red apple, yuzu and lime; it has been discontinued. The top notes are red apple, yuzu, lime and kaffir lime leaf, which give a sharp, bright, green first impression. In the heart, nectarine, coconut water and freesia sweeten it and add a soft floral touch, while white pepper and suede bring a slight dryness to the freshness. The base settles on cedarwood, sandalwood and lime wood, giving it a woody footing. Overall the profile is young and fresh with a synthetic edge. Vera Wang Embrace - Green Tea and Pear Blossom and Hugo Boss Hugo Jeans have a close profile.

Lei Noire / Lady Noire

5.5

Bottega Verde

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Bottega Verde Lei Noire / Lady Noire is a floral-sweet women's perfume that sets a bright opening of bergamot and mandarin against the warmth of rose, jasmine and vanilla. The top holds Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange and white pepper, while the heart brings together Turkish rose, lily of the valley, apricot and wild jasmine. In the base, Comorian vanilla, white musk and sandalwood sweeten the scent, and patchouli adds an earthy depth. Powdery, woody and oriental tones also run through the accords. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. The character is feminine, and it suits anyone who likes warm, sweet, powdery fragrances.

Maiestus

7.6

Almah Parfums 1948

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Almah Parfums 1948 Maiestus is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot and green tea against Cambodian oud, frankincense and patchouli. The notes carry no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole. On one side sit bergamot, green tea and water lily, bringing a fresh, citrusy, aquatic and green side. On the other, Cambodian oud, frankincense, benzoin, patchouli and vetiver give a woody, resinous, earthy depth. White pepper and cassia add a spicy edge, while carnation brings a floral touch. Its sweet and fruity side is balanced by chypre and animal accords. Voters rate it 7.6 out of 10, and its profile is close to Les Parfums de Rosine Bleu Abysse and El Nabil Oud Black.

Maserati Horse Passion

7.7

La Martina · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Martina Maserati Horse Passion is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens with cinnamon, cardamom and grapefruit and settles on oud and leather; it has been discontinued. The top is cinnamon, cardamom, grapefruit, ginger and white pepper, so spice and citrus give it a fresh start. The heart brings orange blossom, green apple and labdanum, adding a floral, fruity sweetness. The base rests on oud, leather, cedarwood and musk, which give it a woody footing. Fresh, citrus and spicy accords lead, with a synthetic edge running through them. Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime and Lacoste Pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

A L'Impériale

7.4

Oriza L. Legrand

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Oriza L. Legrand A L'Impériale is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character over a woody, smoky and leathery base. White pepper and spices open warm and slightly sharp. In the heart, tonka bean and blond tobacco take over, the sweetness tempered by the dry tobacco. The base brings vanilla, amber and sandalwood for softness, while cedarwood, blond woods and white musk keep it woody and smooth. The smoky and leathery accords stay in the background without weighing the sweetness down. Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather and L'Ateliero Urban Leather have a close profile.

Pure for Him / Pure O₂ for Him / Free O₂ for Him

5.7

Avon · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Pure for Him / Pure O₂ for Him / Free O₂ for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic, lightly floral and sweet feel. It is modest in strength: both longevity and sillage are rated weak, though with few votes that judgment is tentative. It suits those who want a simple, soft scent made for men. The top opens with white pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange, citrusy with a faint spice. In the heart, coconut water, violet and an air accord pull it toward a watery, aquatic side. It dries down to cedar, patchouli and orris root, a woody, slightly powdery base. Its profile is close to Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme and Shiseido Zen for Men.

No. 05: Black + White Pepper

8.4

Raer Scents · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Raer Scents No. 05: Black + White Pepper is a green, spicy unisex fragrance with an earthy, smoky side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and every voter rates the longevity as high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. With no season or occasion votes, there is little to say about when to wear it; it suits both men and women. Black pepper and white pepper form the spicy backbone, while clove and mace add warmth. Galbanum and French oakmoss bring a green, earthy edge, and tobacco adds a smoky note. Benzoin and tonka bean soften the sharpness with a resinous sweetness.

Best of Chevignon (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Chevignon · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chevignon Best of Chevignon Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of mandarin orange zest, bitter orange and bergamot over a woody base of cedar and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange zest, bitter orange and bergamot forming the citrus front, while banana leaf and ozone add a green, airy edge. In the heart, mock-orange and Bourbon geranium bring a soft floral touch, kept light and bright by hedione. The base of white pepper, cedar and sandalwood settles into a dry, woody line, so the overall impression is fresh, green and slightly synthetic. Kenzo Kenzo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Dunhill Century have a close profile.

Bora Bora / Bora Bora - Ciliegia e Pepe Bianco (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Bora Bora / Bora Bora - Ciliegia e Pepe Bianco Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral, then settles into a fruity, sweet, gourmand character. Rosewood sits on top, while the heart brings together damask rose, cherry, hibiscus and white pepper. The floral and fruity side leads, and the white pepper adds a slight sharpness to the sweetness. The base holds amaretto, vanilla, almond, cedarwood and amber: as it dries down, the scent turns more gourmand, softening into a powdery, woody warmth. A synthetic note is also part of the overall picture. A cherry-and-almond profile that is easygoing and sweet.

Storia

7.9

Isabella Rossellini · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Isabella Rossellini Storia is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that sets tagetes and mandarin orange against the soft spice of quince and white pepper; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fruity with tagetes and mandarin orange. In the heart, quince and white pepper take over, and the fruit sweetness is checked by a light spice. The base of vanilla, musk and patchouli pulls the scent toward a gourmand, powdery side, leaving a warm, woody and oriental finish. Its profile is close to Gaultier² Eau d'Amour and Calvin Klein Sheer Obsession.