The Perfume Library

Amber Al Sheikh / Amber Ash-Sheikh

8.3

Maison Anthony Marmin

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Maison Anthony Marmin Amber Al Sheikh / Amber Ash-Sheikh is a spicy, smoky amber for men, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is very strong and sillage is strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mainly for nights out and evenings. It also works for leisure, but far fewer choose it for the office or daytime. It opens with earthy notes, amber and floral notes. In the heart, honey, saffron and spices sweeten and warm it. The base settles into musk, oriental and woody notes. Spicy, woody and resinous accords dominate, with a smoky, earthy shade alongside. Rasasi Shatha al Oudh and Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert have a close profile.

La Vie de Bohème

5.7

Anna Sui · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anna Sui La Vie de Bohème is a fresh, sweet floral-fruity women's fragrance that opens with berries, dragon fruit and Turkish rose. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with business use also possible. It opens with berries, dragon fruit, pear and Turkish rose, giving a bright, juicy fruit impression. Peony carries the floral heart. In the base, vanilla, musk, sandalwood and woody notes soften everything into a powdery sweetness. Marc Jacobs Oh, Lola! and Marc Jacobs Lola (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Un Bateau pour Capri

6.4

Eau d'Italie · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau d'Italie Un Bateau pour Capri is a fresh, citrusy floral made for women, light and suited to spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the settings that come up most. Evening and night out rarely do. It opens on peony, freesia and peach, with an aquatic, fruity freshness. Jasmine sambac, heliotrope and Rosa centifolia form the floral heart. Musk, cedar and woody notes settle underneath, leaving a powdery, lightly sweet finish.

Sedona Blue

6.9

Keiko Mecheri · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Keiko Mecheri Sedona Blue is a fresh, citrusy fragrance with an aquatic edge, sold as a men's scent and suited to relaxed everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport and evening choices trailing behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it reads as open to either. The scent combines amber, aromatic notes, citrus notes, marine notes and woody notes. The fresh, citrus side leads, with a green, watery feel running through it. Spicy and woody touches soften it, and a slightly synthetic sheen stays in the background. Maison Nikoui Cashmere Woods and Simone Andreoli Silver Marble have a close profile.

Sea Mint

6.6

Niche 4 All

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Niche 4 All Sea Mint is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent built around spearmint and citrus, with a breezy marine feel. Spearmint, bergamot and lemon open bright and crisp. In the heart, jasmine, lavender and marine notes add a soft floral touch. Woody notes, cardamom and nutmeg dry down into a spicy, woody base. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. Fragrance Du Bois London Oud and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Rifaaqat Adorn

7.9

Paris Corner · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Paris Corner Rifaaqat Adorn is a unisex fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody character with powdery and resinous sides. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters recommend autumn, winter and spring, with summer less favoured. It is chosen about equally for nights out, business and evenings, and it also finds a place in daily wear. Baldessarini Strictly Private and Guerlain Bois d'Arménie have a close profile. The top holds mandarin orange, coriander, violet and pink pepper: the brightness of the mandarin is joined by spice and a soft, powdery floral touch. In the heart, moss, patchouli and cedar pull the scent toward an earthy, woody base. Vanilla and benzoin bring sweetness at the bottom, while ambergris and woody notes deepen it.

Macchia Mediterranea

7.0

Monotheme

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Monotheme Macchia Mediterranea is a fresh, floral and green men's fragrance led by orange, grapefruit and Amalfi lemon, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with orange, grapefruit, Amalfi lemon and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, fig, watermelon, jasmine and green notes add a fruity, floral freshness. Woody notes, musk and amber gently round out the base. Boadicea the Victorious Oxford and Molinard Les Amoureux de Peynet have a close profile.

Folies de Saisons - Délires d'Automne

7.0

Yves Rocher · 1997

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Yves Rocher Folies de Saisons - Délires d'Automne is a sweet, spicy and woody women's fragrance that suits leisure time and evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills a room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick leisure, evening and daily wear, and it can also work at the office. Over half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Cinnamon and ginger bring spicy warmth to a sweet, gourmand base, while vanilla and musk soften it. Resins and woody notes add an oriental, slightly earthy depth.

Tè Verde

6.1

Tesori d'Oriente

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tesori d'Oriente Tè Verde is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and office are the settings named most often. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Feminine and masculine votes run close, which leaves it sitting evenly between the two. It has been discontinued. Jasmine, aldehydes and white blossoms give a clean, airy opening. In the heart, rose and green tea come forward and soften the floral core with a green lightness. The base of woody notes, musk and amber settles into a warm, smooth finish.

Encens Kapnos

6.9

Maison Incens · 2020

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Incens Encens Kapnos is a unisex fragrance that moves from a green, fruity start into a resinous, smoky frankincense base, and it leans towards fall and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is suggested mostly for leisure and evenings. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with red fruits and green notes, giving a sweet, slightly synthetic freshness. In the heart, leathery notes, woody notes and frankincense come forward, adding a spicy, smoky edge. The base keeps the frankincense, softened and sweetened by gourmand and musky notes.

Urban Legend

7.9

Hate Me Love Me · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Hate Me Love Me Urban Legend is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity start against a sweet, spicy and leathery base, and it suits daily wear best, especially in fall and spring. The top notes bring red apple and mandarin orange, while oriental and woody notes pull that fruity opening towards a drier tone. In the heart, violet and leather lead; in the base, labdanum, vanilla and ambroxan sweeten and soften the finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter behind them. Daily wear comes first, followed by leisure and nights out. Baldessarini Ambré and Rabanne 1 Million Parfum have a close profile.

Mate-O

7.7

OM Parfum

Floral · Green · Sweet

OM Parfum Mate-O is a unisex scent built around maté absolute, tobacco absolute and Indian oud, leaning earthy, smoky and animal. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out. As a whole it reads green and earthy: maté, matcha and soil meet a smoky core of tobacco, patchouli and oud. Jasmine and ylang-ylang add a soft floral touch, vanilla and tonka bring sweetness, and castoreum leaves a leathery, animal trace. Nimerè La Gitane and Electimuss Patchouli of the Underworld have a close profile.

Turathi (Red)

7.7

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Red) is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy softness. Floral notes, musk and rose lead the top, while rose and jasmine meet woody notes in the heart. Apricot, peony and musk settle at the base. The fresh, floral feel is softened by sweet and creamy tones, with spicy and woody accords staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Fragonard Capucine and Guerlain Idylle Love Blossom have a close profile.

English Rose (2015) (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Yardley · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Yardley English Rose is a fresh, green floral led by citrus and rose, presented as a women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and classic, with some calling it modern. The top has citrus and rose, while the heart holds magnolia, rosebud, violet, blackcurrant and woody notes. Patchouli and musk soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, floral, a little green and fruity. Yardley English Dahlia (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Purple Amethyst (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Imperial Musk / Imperial Asiatic Musk

7.9

Maison Anthony Marmin

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Anthony Marmin Imperial Musk / Imperial Asiatic Musk is a unisex scent that softens a fresh opening of white musk, pine and mint with the sweetness of honey and rose. The top is pine, white musk, floral notes and mint, giving a cool, green start. In the heart, honey, sandalwood and rose come forward, turning the scent sweeter, with a creamy, slightly fruity softness. Woody notes, musk and amber sit underneath. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, with winter further behind. Votes spread across daytime, evening, business and leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as sitting between the two.

Poseidon

6.3

OrkusOdes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

OrkusOdes Poseidon is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear best. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and office wear, while sport and evening use come further behind. The scent pairs lemon and seagrass with the salty freshness of seawater. Ambroxan and ambergris add a soft, synthetic-leaning depth, and woody notes round it out. Citrus and aquatic accords dominate, with a light spicy touch in the background.

Hayati

8.1

Arabian Oud · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Arabian Oud Hayati is a feminine perfume that opens on bright bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, softens into rose and musk, and settles into patchouli, sandalwood and ambergris. Hayati's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and some wear it for leisure. Most voters find it feminine. The citrus notes give a fresh, fruity start. Rose, musk and floral notes then step in and sweeten it. In the base, woody notes, patchouli, sandalwood and ambergris carry it into a powdery, spicy and slightly smoky oriental style. Fleur de Santal and Nuits Indiennes have a close profile.

This Is Happiness!

7.7

Zadig & Voltaire

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Happiness! is a unisex scent with a sweet, creamy gourmand character, lightened by fresh and floral sides. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind; it also works for evenings and nights out. The notes are coconut, ambergris and woody notes. Coconut brings the sweet, creamy gourmand feel, while the woody notes and a powdery accord soften it. Fresh and floral accords keep it from turning heavy, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through it.

No Safety

7.4

Pegador · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Pegador No Safety is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and suits the office or daily wear. It opens with bergamot, lavender and white blossoms, a fresh and floral start. In the heart, patchouli and cedarwood join woody notes for a green, lightly spicy fougère feel. The base of vetiver, cypriol, leather and amber settles into a dry, warm woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while few choose winter. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the votes, with evening and sport far behind. It reads masculine.

Annam

8.1

Tan Giudicelli · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tan Giudicelli Annam is a fresh, creamy floral built on rice, milk and tuberose, made for women and now discontinued. In Annam, rice and milk lay down a soft, creamy base, while tuberose and lily add a floral brightness on top. Musk and woody notes turn it powdery with a faint oriental warmth, and the sweetness stays in the background without weighing down the fresh feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, though business and evening settings also get votes. It reads as a feminine perfume.

Select Day

6.5

Mercedes-Benz · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Mercedes-Benz Select Day is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with an aquatic feel, suited to easy everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, sport and daily use, with business wear further behind. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Citrus fruits, marine notes, sage and aromatic notes lead, while spices and woody notes add a little warmth. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and slightly synthetic. Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue and Mercedes-Benz Club have a close profile.

Bruno Gold Intense

7.9

MAD Parfumeur

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Bruno Gold Intense is a fruity, spicy men's fragrance that opens on peach, clove and cinnamon and settles into vanilla and amber. The top is peach, clove, cinnamon and tropical fruits, a fresh, fruity start sharpened by spice. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine and nutmeg add a soft floral layer. The base of woody notes, vanilla and amber sweetens everything and pulls it towards an oriental warmth, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through the accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it lasts long and carries clearly. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and its value for money is rated highly. Bruno Banani About Men and Asabi № 4 Intense have a close profile.

Preferred Stock (1990) (Cologne)

7.8

Coty · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Coty Preferred Stock (1990) Cologne is a fresh men's cologne built on green, floral and woody notes, suited to daytime and the office. The scent is fresh and green from start to finish. Floral notes sit softly beside the green, and woody notes settle it onto a dry, calm base. Spicy and resinous accents stay in the background, with a powdery trace and a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime and business wear, and some choose it for leisure or evenings. It is a masculine scent and has been discontinued.

Musk

7.4

My Geisha

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

My Geisha Musk is a fresh, floral and sweet unisex scent built around musk, vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with bergamot and lilac alongside white blossoms, vanilla and musk. In the heart, sandalwood, coconut and patchouli make a soft transition. The base of woody notes and amber leaves it on a warm, sweet footing, with the spicy accord sitting underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and evening are the leading occasions. It is read as feminine more often than masculine, though many see it the other way. Initio Blessed Baraka and Arabian Oud Arabian Knight Silver have a close profile.