The Perfume Library

White Evening

7.9

Massimo Dutti

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Massimo Dutti White Evening is a unisex scent built around amber, woods, iris and white musk, reading fresh, powdery and lightly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, with winter close behind, and lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes on its character split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The notes read as one layer: iris and white musk give it a powdery, creamy softness, amber adds sweetness and warmth, and woods set a dry base. Fresh and floral accords sit alongside a faint spicy touch. Kenzo Soleil Thé and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

Ambre Royal

6.2

Atkinsons · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atkinsons Ambre Royal is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, gourmand sweetness with a resinous, woody warmth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Magnolia and ylang-ylang open with a floral note. In the heart, caramel and labdanum bring the sweetness forward, while frankincense and woods balance it with a resinous, spicy warmth. The base settles on Madagascan vetiver and sandalwood, grounding the powdery, oriental feel in dry wood. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine in the votes, though some find it feminine. Brecourt Ambre Noir and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile.

Naked Laundry

5.5

Borntostandout · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Borntostandout Naked Laundry is a fresh, creamy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and spring and suits relaxed days. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a small minority. Leisure and evening are the favourite occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. A fresh opening of mandarin orange and aldehydes softens at the heart into mimosa and honey, with white caramel adding sweetness. The base of milk, tonka bean and woods leaves a creamy, powdery dry-down. Animal and synthetic accents add a faint warmth beneath the clean surface.

IV

8.1

Kajal · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kajal IV is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance in which rum, blackcurrant and leather stand out. It opens with rum, davana, blackcurrant and cardamom, where fruity sweetness meets spice. In the heart, leather, palm blossom and jasmine tilt the scent towards a smoky, leathery mood. The base of khola date, vanilla, woods and musk dries down warm, woody and oriental. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a light hand is enough. Its dense build sits more comfortably in cooler weather. Those after a close profile may also look at Tom Ford Tuscan Leather Intense and Widian London Black Edition.

Pioggia Forte

6.2

Filippo Sorcinelli · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Filippo Sorcinelli Pioggia Forte is a fresh, floral unisex scent in which jasmine, rose and gardenia meet marine notes. The flowers lead: jasmine, rose, gardenia and geranium, joined by cyclamen, read like a damp, green garden. Marine notes and moss add an aquatic, humid feel. Amber, benzoin and ambrette lay a soft, sweet base, while woods balance that sweetness with a dry, woody line. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn works too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is strong, so it sits comfortably in between. Adolfo Dominguez Bambú Hombre and Jardins d'Écrivains Zorba have a close profile.

Royal Aoud

6.0

Montale

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Montale Royal Aoud is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a smoky, spicy oud, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than layers: grapefruit and kumquat give it a bright, fruity lift, while spices and woods add a dry, woody weight beneath. Oud sits at the centre, and the oriental, animal and smoky sides of the accords come through clearly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and leisure and nights out are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Areej Al Ameerat Sapphire Royal Oud and Rasasi Dhan Al Oudh Al Nokhba.

Canyon Dreams

7.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Canyon Dreams is a women's perfume that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and spices, then settles into a sweet, woody oriental of jasmine, rose, patchouli and vanilla. Mandarin orange and bergamot bring a bright citrus start, which the spices warm almost at once. Jasmine and rose give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and woods take over, leaving a sweet, powdery, resinous scent with a slightly smoky edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear. Most call it feminine, though a sizeable group reads it as masculine. Dior Midnight Poison and Guerlain Shalimar have a close profile.

Big Sur Eucalyptus

7.2

D.S. & Durga · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

D.S. & Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus is a fresh, green unisex scent built around blue gum eucalyptus, rosemary and cardamom. It opens with blue gum eucalyptus, spindrift and woods, reading aquatic and airy. In the heart, rosemary and cardamom add a spicy, herbal edge, with magnolia softening it slightly. The base of leaves, cypress and eucalyptus acorn settles into a green, woody finish, with a faintly synthetic side among its accords. Sillage is moderate and longevity is rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is used mainly for leisure and daily wear. It leans a little toward masculine. Le Couvent Anori and Jaguar Pace have a close profile.

Douce Insomnie

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

L'Atelier Parfum Douce Insomnie is a sweet unisex scent that opens on orange blossom and pink pepper, then sets a floral jasmine and heliotrope heart on a vanilla and woody base. Orange blossom and pink pepper lead the opening, while jasmine, heliotrope and cappucino build a floral, creamy, gourmand softness in the heart. In the base, New Caledonian sandalwood, vanilla, iris and patchouli take over, and the scent turns sweeter and settles into a woody, lightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is hardly chosen. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and voters read it as more feminine, though many also call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Lalique Satine (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

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.

Musk Oil Island Musk

7.2

Jōvan · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jōvan Musk Oil Island Musk is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that pairs peach, bergamot and lemon with the soft florals of jasmine and gardenia. It opens fruity and bright with peach, bergamot and lemon. Lily of the valley, jasmine and gardenia bring a gentle floral heart, while aquatic and sweet touches keep it light. Musk and woods leave a creamy, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.

Martha's Vineyard

8.2

City Rhythm · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

City Rhythm Martha's Vineyard opens on plum, orange zest and coconut and settles onto vanilla and musk, a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and works at the office too. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. The opening pairs the fruity freshness of plum and orange zest with creamy coconut. In the heart, jasmine, woods and orris root build a powdery, woody backdrop. The base of musk, tobacco, vanilla and driftwood finishes warm and creamy.

Delicious Chocolate

7.2

Gale Hayman · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gale Hayman Delicious Chocolate is a sweet women's fragrance for fall and winter days, softening dark chocolate with fruit and flowers. The scent comes as one whole, with a gourmand, oriental sweetness. Dark chocolate, vanilla and amber carry the sweetness, plum and peach add a soft fruitiness, and jasmine and rose form the floral side. Bergamot and lemon grass lend a light freshness, while musk and woods keep everything on a powdery, warm base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use not far behind. It reads feminine. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Watch and Chopard Cašmir (Eau de Parfum).

Sporty Citrus

6.4

Michael Kors · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Michael Kors Sporty Citrus is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet women's scent, built around mandarin orange, pink pepper and orange. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine. The top notes of mandarin orange, pink pepper and orange give a bright, faintly spicy start. Jasmine and orange blossom bring a floral, fruity softness in the heart. Woods and patchouli settle underneath as a woody base.

Sun Day

6.5

Jil Sander · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jil Sander Sun Day is a fresh, lightly sweet floral built on bright citrus, made for women; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Half of voters read it as feminine, while the rest call it modern or classic. Tangerine and bergamot give a bright, sunny opening. In the heart, tiaré, rose and magnolia add a soft floral note. Vanilla and woods leave a creamy sweetness underneath, with a fruity, slightly synthetic edge running through.

Ideal One

4.7

Maison Margiela · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Maison Margiela Ideal One is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy and woody character and leathery, smoky edges. Orange, Calabrian bergamot and elemi resin open it on a fresh note. Lavender and orange blossom form the heart, while gaiac wood, vanilla, styrax and cypriol settle it onto a sweet, resinous and smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads mostly masculine, though many also call it modern. Philipp Plein No Limit$ and J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Leder 6·9 have a close profile.

1001 Nights (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Ajmal

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal 1001 Nights Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent led by spices, smoke and woods, with a floral and sweet side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably on either side. The top opens with spices and smoke, and the heart joins spicy and floral notes. Woods and musk settle in the base. The overall feel is oriental: sweet, resinous and earthy, with a faintly animalic warmth. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Ajmal Amber Rose have a close profile.

Transat (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Yves Rocher · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Transat Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that suits spring and summer days, whether for leisure or the office; it has been discontinued. Transat has moderate longevity and weak sillage, so it stays close and light. Most voters point to summer and spring, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Its masculine character dominates, with some voters also finding it modern. Rosemary sits in the top, seawater in the heart. Amber and woods in the base give it a woody footing. The overall impression is fresh and green, with citrus and aquatic accords in front while the spicy and synthetic touches stay in the background.

Spanish Tobacco

8.2

Ibraheem Al.Qurashi · 2023

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Ibraheem Al.Qurashi Spanish Tobacco Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that most voters place in summer and spring, pairing a sweet, spicy character with a fresh, watery lift. It opens with saffron, tonka bean and aquatic notes, where the fresh side softens the spice and sweetness. In the heart, Spanish tobacco, amber and cocoa push it towards a creamy, oriental feel. Jasmine, woods and iris sit underneath, giving a woody base with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters lean towards summer, then spring, while autumn and winter trail behind. Occasions are spread across daily wear, leisure, evenings and nights out. Lattafa Opulent Musk and Ishtara Gilgamesh have a close profile.

Cuir 28

7.1

Le Labo · 2012

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Le Labo Cuir 28 is a leathery, smoky and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Close to half of voters find it masculine, though it reads as unisex. Leather, woods and musky notes move together, with vanilla absolute softening the leather's edge. The accords also bring spicy, resinous, earthy and animal tones, and a faintly synthetic sheen runs through the air around it. Tauerville Incense Flash and Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie have a close profile.

Fancy Love (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Jessica Simpson · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Jessica Simpson Fancy Love Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, peach blossom and pink champagne, softened by jasmine and peony into a fresh, fruity-floral scent for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use not far behind. It mostly reads feminine and modern. The scent is fresh, sweet and powdery. Bergamot, peach blossom and pink champagne lead; jasmine, lotus and peony fill the heart. Patchouli, amber and musk dry down creamy, with a light gourmand warmth.

Noble Wood

7.9

S.T. Dupont · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

S.T. Dupont Noble Wood is a warm, slightly smoky unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand side with a woody, spicy frame. It opens with pink pepper and bergamot, then moves into sandalwood and patchouli at the heart. Amber and woods settle at the base. A powdery, creamy texture softens the woody line, while resinous and oriental tones add warmth. Most voters find its longevity and sillage strong. It leans towards winter and fall, and is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac and Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial have a close profile.

Royal Equestrian (Parfum Extract)

8.5

Alexandria Fragrances · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian is a unisex parfum extract that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with a spicy, sweet and woody warmth. Citrus notes and apple give the scent a bright, fruity freshness. Geranium, violet and lavender add a floral side, while amber, vanilla, spices and woods pull it towards a sweet, creamy, oriental warmth. The overall impression sits balanced between fresh and warm. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters split it almost evenly between leisure, evening, night out, business and daily wear. Parfums de Marly Layton and Anfas Dhai have a close profile.

Rain

7.2

Commodity · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Commodity Rain is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening of rain accord, lemon vervain, green notes and bergamot with a floral, watery heart. The top is rain accord, lemon vervain, green notes and bergamot. Freesia, lotus and jasmine soften the heart into something floral. The base of woods, aquatic notes, musk and amber keeps the aquatic, green character while turning slightly sweet, with a synthetic, clean-air edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine.