The Perfume Library

Animalix (2020)

7.9

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Aaron Terence Hughes Animalix is a sweet, animalic unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Amber and ambergris form a sweet, resinous frame, while deer musk, civet and castoreum add an animalic, leathery weight. Soil and woody notes give it a dry base underneath, and creamy, spicy undertones soften the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It reads most often as masculine, followed by classic. Neil Morris Fragrances Summoning (Parfum) and House of Orpheus Thoth have a close profile.

Safwaan L'Autre Ôud / صفوان العود الآخر

8.2

Lattafa

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Safwaan L'Autre Ôud / صفوان العود الآخر is a men's fragrance built on a sweet, gourmand base, with a spicy, woody character. It starts with rose; amber and spicy notes lead the heart, and oud and woody notes dominate the base. The sweetness lays a soft layer over the spice and resin, while earthy, smoky and leathery shades stay close behind. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is mentioned most often for evenings and nights out. It gets the most votes as masculine, with a classic feel as well. Perfumes with a close profile include Ard Al Zaafaran Mukhallat Kalaam and Al Rehab Arooq Al Oud (Perfume).

Artimitia

7.5

Onyrico · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Onyrico Artimitia is a feminine scent that wears most comfortably in fall and spring, opening with ginger and mandarin orange before settling into a sweet, floral body. It starts fresh and spicy with mandarin orange and ginger. In the heart, orange blossom, champaca and ginger flower build the floral side, while caramel pulls it towards a creamy, gourmand direction. In the base, vanilla, candied ginger, white musk and amber keep the sweetness going, with woody notes adding a light dryness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and fall comes first, followed by spring. Leisure, a night out and evening are the occasions that come up most. Moresque Jasminisha and Parfums d'Elmar Momona have a close profile.

Peau d'Ailleurs

6.0

Starck · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Starck Peau d'Ailleurs is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character softened by floral, powdery and lightly fruity touches, suited to relaxed spring and autumn days. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It is mostly worn for leisure and daytime, and also fits the office. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes leaning slightly feminine. The scent is fresh and green overall. Amber, musky, mineral and woody notes carry it, while the floral side adds a powdery softness and the sweetness and spice stay in the background. There is an earthy, slightly synthetic edge too. Humięcki & Graef Geste and Biotherm Eau Fusion have a close profile.

The King

6.5

Police · 2013

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Police The King is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings. It opens fresh and spicy with nutmeg, cardamom, lemon and bay leaf. Lavender and amber lead the heart, and in the base tonka bean and resins sweeten it into an oriental warmth. Fruity and earthy touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn for nights out and daily use, and reads masculine and modern. Otto Kern Signature Man (Eau de Toilette) and Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo have a close profile.

Cycle (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Otto Kern · 1991

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Otto Kern Cycle Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Mint and citrus fruits bring the coolness, while green notes sharpen it. Blackcurrant adds a light fruity softness, and woody notes round the mix off from behind. A spicy touch also runs through the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Voters mostly call its character masculine. Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte and Joop! What About Adam have a close profile.

A Secret B

8.2

QueenB

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

QueenB A Secret B is a sweet, spicy unisex oriental with floral and gourmand touches, suited to cooler evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant third. It is named most for evenings and nights out, and it also reaches into leisure and daily wear. Some find it feminine, others masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. Amber, musk and woody notes build a sweet, warm body. Spices and clove add a sharp edge to that sweetness, while patchouli brings an earthy depth. Oriental and gourmand accents lead, and the floral side stays in the background. Hilary Duff With Love and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.

Mango Bliss

7.9

Paris Corner · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Paris Corner Mango Bliss is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, mostly for leisure and everyday wear. It opens with lemon, red berries, mango and ginger, where citrus brightness meets a soft, sweet fruitiness. In the heart, woody notes, coumarin and jasmine pull it towards a creamy feel. The base of musk, cypriol, amber and oud dries down to a spicy, woody backdrop behind the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear are chosen most often, with office and night-out use not far behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so the scent doesn't lean to one gender. Niche 4 All Lemon Mango and Viage Tranquil Tokyo have a close profile.

Gentleman

7.5

Oscar de la Renta · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Oscar de la Renta Gentleman is a fresh, citrusy men's scent built around cardamom, bergamot and grapefruit, leaning towards office and everyday wear. Most voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin for a long time without pushing itself on the room. Spring and summer are the favoured seasons, followed by fall, and business and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. It opens with cardamom, bergamot, champagne and grapefruit, fresh and lightly spicy. Rosemary, black tea and geranium give the heart a green edge. In the base, woody notes, labdanum, Haitian vetiver and amber sweeten and soften it. Hugo Boss Hugo Reversed and Zara Extreme 12.0 share a close profile.

Capucine

7.6

Fragonard · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Fragonard Capucine opens with green tea and bergamot, moves into jasmine and rose, and reads as a fresh, green, feminine floral; it has been discontinued. Green tea and bergamot keep the opening fresh and green, then jasmine and rose bring the floral heart forward. Musk and woody notes soften the base, and the accords add a fruity sweetness, a touch of spice and a powdery, creamy texture. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Autumn and spring are picked most often, with winter and summer not far behind. Daily wear, evening and office lead the occasions, and most voters call it feminine. Dorin Un Air de Damas Jasmin and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Dew have a close profile.

Ehsas Khas

8.4

Arabian Oud · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Arabian Oud Ehsas Khas is a unisex fragrance that sets citrus and aquatic freshness against the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla. Ehsas Khas is rated strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It fits daily wear and leisure best, and also works for business and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. It opens with bergamot and cinnamon, fresh and spicy together. In the heart, green apple and geranium keep that freshness going. In the base, vanilla, musk and woody notes sweeten it and pull it toward a creamy, oriental warmth.

Amber Fusion Women

7.1

Zara

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zara Amber Fusion Women is a feminine scent that pairs the freshness of citrus and aquatic notes with the warmth of amber, leaning slightly sweet and powdery. Bergamot and mandarin orange give the top a bright citrus lift, softened by aquatic notes and red berries. At the heart, lily of the valley and ylang-ylang add a floral layer, and amber with woody notes settles the scent onto a sweet, warm base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across the four seasons; daily wear and leisure come first, with evening and office not far behind. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, so although it is sold as a women's scent, it reads as versatile.

Emporio Armani City Glam for Her

6.5

Giorgio Armani · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani City Glam for Her is a fresh, floral and fruity scent with a sweet, powdery side, a modern fragrance for women that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes are spread fairly evenly across the four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and across occasions from daily wear to evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with blackcurrant, coriander and plum, which give a fruity, spicy start. In the heart, freesia, heliotrope and Bulgarian rose add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base of moss, patchouli, white musk and woody notes sets a chypre-like, woody ground, with a synthetic edge among the accords.

Absinthe-Minded

7.5

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Anka Kuş Parfüm Absinthe-Minded is a unisex scent built on a fresh, green accord, with spice, woody notes and resin laid over it. It opens with aniseed, vermouth, absinth and fennel, a cool, spicy start. The heart brings woody notes, patchouli and Kashmiri musk, giving the scent an earthy, soft footing. In the base, amber and oakmoss leave a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are strong too. Stora Skuggan Hexensalbe and L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe have a close profile.

Tobacco Rush

8.4

Afnan Perfumes · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Tobacco Rush is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around tobacco, lavender and oud. Tobacco Rush has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick winter, then fall, and it sits most comfortably on night-out and evening wear. It opens with woody and spicy notes alongside tobacco. Lavender and sweet notes join the spices in the heart, and cedar, amber and oud settle at the base. The overall feel is sweet, oriental and smoky, with animal and leathery touches in the background. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Ajmal Bakhoor Khas have a close profile.

5th Avenue Nights

6.6

Elizabeth Arden · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Nights is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring and suits both daytime and evening; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Daily, leisure, business and evening wear are all favoured about equally. It opens fresh and floral with white rose, mandarin orange, bergamot and white freesia. The heart brings jasmine, heliotrope and lily of the valley, adding a powdery, creamy softness. In the base, vanilla, musk and white chocolate turn it gourmand and sweet, while woody notes give it some depth. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Pegasus and Tom Ford Metallique.

Enigma

7.4

Wajid Farah · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Wajid Farah Enigma is a unisex scent suited to autumn and winter evenings, where a sweet, spicy side is balanced by a leathery, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear not far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with raspberry, leather and thyme, so fruity sweetness sits next to a spicy, leathery edge. In the heart, saffron, frankincense and woody notes come forward, and the base of amber, jasmine and suede softens it into a gourmand, oriental warmth.

Women's Collection - Innocent White Lilac

7.7

Oriflame · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Oriflame Women's Collection - Innocent White Lilac is a fresh, green and powdery floral that suits spring and summer days and everyday wear. Green leaves give the opening a cool freshness, while white lilac takes the centre. Heliotrope and woody notes soften the base, leaving a sweet, creamy and slightly fruity floral feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Voters mostly find it feminine and classic. Ineke After My Own Heart and Altaia Don't Cry for Me have a close profile.

Carmen

7.7

Calaj · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Calaj Carmen is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy body against a fresh, fruity edge, with resinous and smoky touches underneath. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, spring and winter, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. On character, feminine edges slightly ahead, with masculine close behind. Pink pepper, bergamot and frankincense open fresh, spicy and lightly resinous. In the heart, tonka bean and labdanum absolute soften the scent and turn it sweeter. The base of woody notes, vanilla absolute, white musk and sandalwood settles into a creamy, warm finish.

Miroir Miroir - A Travers Le Miroir

7.7

Mugler · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Mugler Miroir Miroir - A Travers Le Miroir pairs tuberose, absinth and woody notes in a floral, spicy unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Tuberose carries the floral side, absinth adds a fresh, slightly sharp edge, and the woody notes sit underneath. Fresh and floral accords are rounded out by sweet, gourmand, spicy and powdery tones, with a faint oriental warmth in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits both daytime and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Keiko Mecheri Paname and Katana Hikaye have a close profile.

Arab Tradition / التقاليد العربية

8.1

Nabeel

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Nabeel Arab Tradition / التقاليد العربية is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around raspberry, saffron and leather; it has been discontinued. The top pairs raspberry, thyme and saffron, so fruity sweetness opens with a spicy edge. In the heart, frankincense and jasmine soften things, and the base of woody notes, leather, black suede and amber leaves a warm, smoky, leathery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring following, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine, though it stays unisex. Tom Ford Tuscan Leather (Eau de Parfum) and Nabeel Macho Man have a close profile.

Felina

6.7

New Notes · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

New Notes Felina is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around caramel, cinnamon and coconut. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads more feminine than masculine, though many also call it modern. It opens with caramel, cinnamon, coffee, milk and chocolate in a rich, dessert-like sweetness. In the heart, tonka bean, tobacco, frankincense and juniper bring a woody dryness and a powdery touch. The base settles into creamy warmth from musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Superz. Memories Gold and French Avenue Eclair Affaire have a close profile.

Monica

6.5

Gritti · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gritti Monica is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that softens into something sweet and creamy, suited to spring days and relaxed hours. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, while leisure, daily and evening wear are rated close together. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and some describe it as modern. It opens with peony, lychee and fruity notes that bring freshness and juicy sweetness. At the heart, jasmine, white musk and sandalwood make it creamy and smooth. The base of vanilla, amber and woody notes dries down warm and sweet. Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Intense and Montale Diamond Flowers have a close profile.

Source¹

5.7

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hermetica Source¹ is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Bergamot gives it a bright citrus lift, softened by fruity and spicy accords. Amber, myrrh and woody notes lay a warm, dry base underneath, while musk keeps everything smooth. Despite the fresh feel, there is a synthetic edge too. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither tight to the skin nor far-reaching. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. Zara Dry Land and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) have a close profile.