The Perfume Library

Vibrant Leather Platinum

7.0

Zara · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Vibrant Leather Platinum is a men's fragrance where a sweet, gourmand character meets a leathery, woody base, led by amber and gaiac wood. The scent is built from amber, gaiac wood and woody notes. Sweetness and a gourmand side come first, with spice and a powdery, creamy softness alongside. The leathery accord keeps the woody structure grounded without making it harsh. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, sitting at an average level of intensity. It is described as a masculine scent, and voters find it good value for the price. Gallagher Fragrances The Silk Series - Vanilla Silk and QueenB Royalty have a close profile.

Key West

7.8

Harry Lehmann

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Harry Lehmann Key West is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, at work or at leisure. In Key West, grapefruit and orange give a bright citrus feel. Pink pepper and geranium add a spicy, green edge to that freshness. Cedar, vetiver, patchouli and woody notes hold it together with a dry woodiness, while benzoin softens the edges. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads as masculine and classic in character. Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Mazzolari Herion share a close profile.

In the Mood for Love Pure

6.5

Gianfranco Ferré · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gianfranco Ferré In the Mood for Love Pure is a fresh, fruity floral for spring and summer days, made for women and now discontinued. It is a light wear: sillage is weak and longevity moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily use, leisure and the office rather than nights out. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, peach, pear and red apple, a bright, juicy fruit. Jasmine, cherry blossom, rose and lily bring a soft floral heart. The base of Virginia cedar, woody notes and musk leaves a sweet, powdery finish. Lalique Azalée and La Rive Moon 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.

Tamima / تميمة

7.5

Lattafa

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Tamima / تميمة is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer. The top notes are kiwi, red currant, rhubarb and pink pepper, so it opens bright and fruity. In the heart, watermelon, cyclamen and jasmine bring a fresh floral feel. Musk, cedar and sandalwood in the base give it a woody, powdery footing, with the sweet and creamy sides staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters recommend it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, and most describe its character as feminine and modern.

Ghanati

7.7

Nabeel

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Nabeel Ghanati is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong; most voters pick winter and autumn, while summer comes well behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and office use is rarely chosen. It opens with lemon, apple and raspberry for a fruity brightness, which ginger, saffron and cardamom sharpen with spice. In the heart, oud, geranium and lotus set a woody ground. The base of leather, patchouli, vanilla, amber and musk leaves a smoky, leathery warmth. Fragrance Du Bois Velvet Amber and Kajal Lamar Noir have a close profile.

Tenore

7.9

Sospiro

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Tenore is a unisex fragrance that sets the freshness of lavender and lemon against resins, clove and leather, with a citrusy, spicy and woody character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, with longevity the stronger of the two. Votes spread across day and evening: leisure, business, daily wear and a night out get almost equal shares. It sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with lavender and lemon giving a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, resins, clove, leather and lily of the valley take over, and the spicy, leathery side leads. The base of woody notes, patchouli, musk and amber settles it on a warm, earthy footing. Zara Blooming Oud and Dior Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Horruit

7.3

Hemcael

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Hemcael Horruit is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that opens with grapefruit, pineapple and Calabrian bergamot and settles into amber, caramel and woody notes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. No season or occasion clearly stands out. The opening pairs the brightness of grapefruit and bergamot with the juicy sweetness of pineapple. In the heart, jasmine and lily bring a floral side that coconut softens into something creamy, with amber adding warmth. The dry-down leans on amber, woody notes and caramel, leaving a sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic feel. Khadlaj Island and Gritti Monica have a close profile.

Cuban Tobacco

7.9

Alghabra · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Alghabra Cuban Tobacco is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that softens tobacco with vanilla and woody notes. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so a few sprays stay noticeable for a long time. Its gourmand, oriental build makes it warm and dense. It carries no gender lean and sits comfortably on both men and women. Tobacco and tobacco flower stand beside sweet vanilla, while smoke and woody notes add a dry, resinous depth. Plum wine and mandarin orange bring a fruity edge to the sweetness, and mojito and salt loosen the density slightly. Jasmine rounds out the creamy texture. Its profile is close to Lou de Pre Amber Flame and Just Jack Tobacco Leaf.

Teatro Olfattivo Di Parma: Vecchi Rossetti

7.5

Hilde Soliani Profumi · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hilde Soliani Profumi Teatro Olfattivo Di Parma: Vecchi Rossetti is a unisex scent that suits autumn and evening best, with a sweet, spicy character. It combines leather, tobacco and woody notes with blossoms. The floral accord leads, with sweet and spicy accords close behind, while oriental, powdery and earthy shades add depth. The notes read as a single whole rather than as separate layers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn first, then winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and daily wear also fit. As a unisex scent it works for both men and women. The Merchant Of Venice Zafferano Iran and Saint Hilaire Private Gold have a close profile.

Rise & Shine

6.9

Esprit

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Esprit Rise & Shine is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that pairs the brightness of mandarin orange and grapefruit with the sweetness of pineapple, strawberry and passion fruit. It opens on citrus and fruit: mandarin orange, grapefruit, pineapple, strawberry and passion fruit. At the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, orchid, peony and vanilla add a soft floral sweetness. Woody and musky notes settle underneath as a calm base. The overall impression is fresh, floral and sweet, with a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage is rated good. Its light, fruity build sits close to everyday wear, and it reads as a women's scent. Nihan DominoKati and Mancera Sicily have a close profile.

Tulum

7.4

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cloon Keen Atelier Tulum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that softens the sharp tang of grapefruit and key lime with pink pepper, Turkish rose and green mango; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings that come up most. Most voters who weigh in on character read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. It opens with grapefruit and key lime keeping things fresh and citrusy. In the heart, pink pepper adds spice, Turkish rose brings a floral note and green mango a fruity sweetness. The base of maté absolute, woody notes and amber leaves a green, woody and lightly sweet footing.

Elevate x Ére

7.0

Ére Studios · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ére Studios Elevate x Ére is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance built around clove, spicy notes and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the low number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a men's perfume, and no clear lean toward a season or occasion shows. It opens with clove, spice, heliotrope, tonka bean and hay. In the heart, green tea, vanilla and tobacco sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Vetiver, woody and musky notes settle underneath, leaving a spicy, oriental frame. Just Jack Tobacco Leaf and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Intimus

7.1

Navitus Parfums · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Navitus Parfums Intimus pairs a fresh opening of apple, lemon and bergamot with a sweet vanilla and caramel base, and it is made for both men and women. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on. As a unisex perfume, it can be worn by anyone. The top is built from apple, lemon, bergamot, orange and pink pepper, giving a bright citrus and fruity start. The heart brings lily of the valley, geranium and amber. In the base, patchouli, woody notes, vanilla, caramel, musk and oakmoss settle in, and the scent turns sweeter and rests on a woody ground.

Jules (2026)

7.5

Dior · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dior Jules (2026) is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs spicy and aromatic notes with tonka bean, moss and woody notes. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the sample of ratings is small, so those figures are only a rough guide. It is made for men, and its fougère structure keeps it close to the classic masculine tradition. The scent leans fresh and citrusy, with a green streak running through it. Spicy and aromatic notes meet moss and woody notes, while tonka bean and amber notes add a sweet, warm softness. Animal and leathery accents stay in the background and give the scent a darker undertone. Coty Route 66 Cool Shadow and Marbert Toro have a close profile.

Lather Talk - Voices

6.0

House of Mammoth · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

House of Mammoth Lather Talk - Voices is a unisex fragrance that reads as a sweet, creamy gourmand built around mango and sticky rice. Fruity and sweet accords lead: mango and pandanus are softened by sticky rice and coconut milk. Orris root adds a powdery depth, while vetiver and woody notes keep the creamy sweetness on a dry footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure wear is by far the favourite, with night-out and evening use following. More voters call it feminine, though masculine and modern votes are well represented too. d'Annam Mango Sticky Rice and Officina delle Essenze Caldo Gourmand have a close profile.

English Lavender (2015) (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Yardley · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yardley English Lavender is a fresh, powdery floral built around true lavender, geranium and violet, classed as a women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings named most often. In the character votes, feminine leads, followed by classic. It opens with bergamot and clary sage for a light freshness. In the heart, lavender, geranium, violet, jasmine, chamomile and eucalyptus form a green, floral whole. The base of patchouli and woody notes softens with vanilla, leaving a sweet, creamy powder. Yardley English Lavender (Cologne Stick) and Coreterno No Sleep have a close profile.

Avowal

7.7

Nimerè

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nimerè Avowal is a unisex scent built on spices, leather and resins, with a smoky, animalic edge; it has been discontinued. In Avowal the spices, leather, animalic notes, resins and woody notes read as one whole. Spicy and woody accords dominate with an oriental warmth, while the resinous, smoky and leathery side keeps it dry and austere. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads more masculine than anything else, though classic and feminine votes appear too. Rasasi Somow Al Rasasi - Wajaha and The Zoo No Perfume have a close profile.

Hill of Tara

7.6

Ikiryō · 2018

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Ikiryō Hill of Tara is a green, resinous men's fragrance with an earthy, smoky character, and it has been discontinued. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, and place it in the evening or in relaxed leisure hours. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine follows close behind. Lemon zest gives it a fresh start, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous depth. Hemlock, white tea and red clover build the green side, with earthy and woody notes beneath. Musk and ambroxan soften the sweet, creamy edge. Neil Morris Fragrances Earthtones #1: Dark Earth and Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician have a close profile.

Vesevo

7.6

Mine Perfume Lab · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Mine Perfume Lab Vesevo pairs the sweetness of cashmere wood and cotton candy with the smoky, earthy depth of oud and patchouli, in a unisex composition. It opens soft and sweet with cashmere wood and cotton candy. The heart of frankincense, cypriol and patchouli adds a resinous, spicy, earthy weight. Musk, oud and woody notes settle it onto a dry, smoky base, where the woody character outweighs the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and far fewer pick it for the office. Its unisex build suits anyone looking for a rich, dense scent, whatever their gender.

Wood Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Bogner · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Bogner Wood Man Eau de Toilette opens with coriander, nutmeg and bergamot before settling into sandalwood, cedar and gaiac wood, a fresh, spicy, woody scent for men. It has been discontinued. The top notes pair spicy coriander and nutmeg with the citrus lift of bergamot. In the heart, ebony, sandalwood, cedar and gaiac wood take over. Amber and white musk in the base soften it with a powdery, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and most voters find it masculine. Banderas Seduction in Black and Lalique White have a close profile.

Aviation Club

8.0

Monsillage

Fresh · Floral · Green

Monsillage Aviation Club is a fresh, green men's scent roughened by leather, tobacco and a smoky edge, suited to spring and autumn, work and daily wear. The notes are amber, metallic notes, leather, green notes, coffee, tobacco and woody notes, all sitting together. The fresh, green side sets a crisp ground, while leather and tobacco add a dry, smoky depth. The spicy and resinous accords warm it a little further. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Its character reads mostly masculine and classic. Adam Bruyère and Aramis Havana (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Sens Abstrait

7.6

Evody · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Evody Sens Abstrait is a unisex scent that ties a fresh green and citrus opening to a creamy, lightly sweet woody base. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer; it also works in autumn, and rarely turns up in winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings voters name most. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Votes are split fairly evenly between feminine and masculine, so it carries no strong gender lean. Green notes and citrus fruits keep the opening bright, and floral notes in the heart make a soft transition. At the base, amber and woody notes sweeten it slightly and close it with a creamy warmth. The overall impression is fresh and clean rather than heavy.

Tobacco Leaf

8.6

Just Jack

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Just Jack Tobacco Leaf is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around tonka bean and tobacco in the heart, softened by vanilla. It opens with spicy notes, then tonka bean and tobacco take over the heart, while vanilla and woody notes settle underneath. The overall impression is sweet and gourmand, a creamy oriental whose smoky edge keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the sample is small. It is made for men, and its dense, warm character suits cooler weather best. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and LPDO Vanille Persuasive have a close profile.