The Perfume Library

Sumatra Rain Wood (Eau de Toilette)

6.1

Mülhens · 1997

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Baghdad ٢

8.7

Maison Anthony Marmin

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Maison Anthony Marmin Baghdad ٢ is a dense, smoky men's fragrance that sets spicy, woody and leathery tones against an oriental sweetness. It opens with caramel, spices and henna, so the first impression is sweet and spicy. In the heart, honey, rose and Persian saffron join woody notes, and the floral side never takes over as the scent deepens. It dries down on Indian oud, leather and sandalwood, with a warm, animalic, smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters score both highly. The heavy, full build suits cooler weather and evenings. It reads masculine, and its profile is close to Guerlain Cuir Intense and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad.

Pure Sense Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

s.Oliver · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

s.Oliver Pure Sense Women Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green women's fragrance that carries bergamot and lemon into a floral heart of magnolia and rose. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those figures are only a rough guide. Most voters pick it for daily wear and the office, with leisure and sport close behind. Few choose it for a night out. It opens with bergamot, lemon and pineapple, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, bamboo leaf's greenness softens into magnolia and rose. The base of woody notes, musk and ambrox leaves a sweet, creamy and slightly synthetic finish. Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo and Acca Kappa Green Mandarin have a close profile.

Flower by Kenzo Red Edition

7.8

Kenzo · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Red Edition is a women's fragrance that pairs a floral, green character with a sweet, creamy softness; it has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and citrus notes give a bright, fruity freshness at the start. In the heart, jasmine, frangipani and rose carry the floral weight, while woody notes and white musk settle the scent onto a powdery, creamy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat these as rough. Voters lean towards leisure and daily wear, then the office, with fewer picking evening or night out. It reads clearly feminine. Dior J'adore (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime have a close profile.

Bois des Indes

7.9

Levent

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Levent Bois des Indes is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around oud and wood, best suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Indian, Cambodian and Malayan oud sit together at its core, while vetiver and woody notes pull it toward the earthy side. Balsamic and musky notes soften the structure, and fruity and citrus notes add a light lift to the sweetness. The accords also include floral, resinous, creamy and leathery touches. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer barely in the picture, and night out and evening are the favoured occasions. It reads most often as masculine, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. Levent Le Nomade and Ajmal Khofooq have a close profile.

Fadeitak (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Swiss Arabian

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Swiss Arabian Fadeitak Eau de Parfum is a unisex oriental that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spice, resin and smoke; it has been discontinued. Amber leads the opening, with musk and pepper in the heart; the pepper adds a dry edge to the sweetness, while the musk softens the creamy side. Animalic and woody notes dominate the base, so it dries down warm, resinous and smoky. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes support this. Its dense, heavy build leans towards cooler weather, and as a unisex scent it sits comfortably on either men or women. Perfumes with a close profile include Rituals Oriental Essence - Victoire d'Ambre and Parfums de Marly Herod.

Chic

5.3

Celine Dion · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Celine Dion Chic is a fresh floral for women that opens with aquatic notes, watermelon and green notes, with gardenia and violet at its heart; it has been discontinued. The opening is cool and juicy, built on aquatic notes, watermelon and green notes. At the heart, gardenia, violet, peony and lotus add a soft floral layer. The base of woody notes, amber, sandalwood and musk settles the scent into a warm, smooth finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. The fresh, aquatic, floral profile reads feminine. Loewe Aire Anthesis and Escada Into the Blue have a close profile.

Verdeur

8.2

Racyne

Fresh · Floral · Green

Racyne Verdeur is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent, built on iris, neroli and violet leaf, that leans towards spring and summer. The scent runs along a green, floral line. Iris brings a powdery softness, violet leaf adds the green edge, and neroli and orange blossom carry a floral brightness. Angelica root contributes a spicy touch, while vetiver and woody notes lay an earthy base underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with the office also mentioned. Prada Purple Rain and L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris Pallida have a close profile.

Rock 'n Dreams

5.7

Valentino · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Valentino Rock 'n Dreams is a discontinued women's fragrance with a fresh, green floral character, leaning towards everyday wear. The scent reads as a single whole: iris sets a floral, slightly powdery base, and peach adds a fruity freshness. Vanilla softens it, while myrrh brings a resinous, spicy depth; the woody notes stay in the background and keep it on the dry side. Its longevity is rated moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with night-out and evening use named far less often. It is described as a women's fragrance. Penhaligon's The Coveted Duchess Rose and Essenzialmente Laura Kismet have a close profile.

Gruia

6.3

Adi ale Van · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Adi ale Van Gruia is a unisex fragrance that starts floral and green, then darkens with spice, smoke and earth. Gruia leaves a strong trail: longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays noticeable on skin for hours. Its density suggests a measured hand when spraying. No season or occasion votes are given to lean on; it reads unisex rather than masculine or feminine. The top notes of nutmeg, lavender and clove leaf open spicy and aromatic. In the heart, tobacco absolute, violet leaf and copaiba balsam bring together green and smoky tones. The base of woody notes, nagarmotha, soil, musk and opoponax settles into a resinous, earthy, leathery dry-down.

Ikon Oud

7.3

Zirh

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Zirh Ikon Oud is an oriental men's fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet surface over spicy and woody notes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is a men's scent that sits closer to the skin than it projects. It opens with saffron, elemi resin, frankincense and cardamom, then moves to Provençal lavender, oakmoss and ginger in the heart. The base of vetiver, patchouli, oud, amber and woody notes settles it into a warm, gourmand sweetness. Michael Malul Jet Black Enigma and Rephase Black Amber have a close profile.

Batoul

8.2

Al Haramain · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Al Haramain Batoul is a sweet, slightly smoky unisex scent that sets saffron and spicy notes on a woody base. It opens with spicy notes, woody notes and saffron. In the heart, leather and cashmere wood give it a dry, soft body. At the base, vanilla and amber raise the sweetness while woody notes keep it in check. The overall impression is gourmand, resinous and oriental. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Lattafa Oud Mood and Orientica Anfas Oud have a close profile.

Beach Party

7.5

Armaf

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Armaf Beach Party is a fresh, citrusy and fruity summer-leaning scent that works as a unisex pick, light and bright in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though those ratings rest on only a few votes. There is no season or occasion data, but the fresh, fruity build reads as a warm-weather scent. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine and sits comfortably on either. Grapefruit and tropical fruits open it brightly. Guava, seawater and white blossoms form the heart, so the fruit sweetness is balanced by a salty freshness. In the base, musk and woody notes soften the scent and close it with a creamy warmth. Zara Vetiver (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Virgin Island Water have a close profile.

Jasmine Dream

6.7

L'Ateliero · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

L'Ateliero Jasmine Dream is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness, made as a women's perfume. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley form the floral core, while pear adds a light freshness to them. Carnation joins in, amber and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, and white musk with woody notes keeps everything on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without spreading far. The number of ratings is small, so these values are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Memoize Castitas and Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime have a close profile.

Musk for Men (Cologne)

7.8

Coty · 1974

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Coty Musk for Men is a sweet, powdery men's cologne that pairs musk, amber and lemon with woody notes. Musk for Men has moderate longevity and weak sillage, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is positioned as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. The vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. The scent runs sweet and powdery, with musk and amber forming its backbone and lemon lightening the weight. Woody notes add a dry base. Floral, oriental and earthy accords sit alongside animal and chypre touches. Jōvan Musk for Men (Cologne) and Hunca Ivrindi have a close profile.

Aqua Terra

7.2

Omega · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Omega Aqua Terra is a men's fragrance that sets the fresh citrus of bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit over a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is best not to pin it to a particular time, but the fresh, aquatic character points to light everyday wear. It reads masculine. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, bitter orange and grapefruit, with clary sage adding a green edge. The heart brings violet leaf, jasmine, herbs and pink pepper, where spice and greenery meet a faint aquatic feel. The base settles into vetiver, patchouli, musk and oakmoss, dry and woody. Cerruti 1881 Essentiel and Mercedes-Benz Cologne have a close profile.

Excentum

6.7

LPDO · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

LPDO Excentum is a unisex fragrance that pairs green and citrus notes with rose, jasmine and lily of the valley, giving it a fresh, floral character. Longevity and projection are rated as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind those scores. It does not lean masculine or feminine and wears as a true unisex. It opens with green and citrus notes for a fresh start. In the heart, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley add a floral tone, softened by sweet and fruity accords. Woody notes and amber anchor the base, leaving a slightly spicy trace. Sisley Izia and Armaf Venetian have a close profile.

Piège à Filles

7.0

Ego Facto · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ego Facto Piège à Filles is a fresh floral scent with a sweet, spicy backdrop, classed as a men's fragrance. Heliotrope and almond give it a sweet, powdery floral feel, while cumin adds a spicy edge and the animalic and woody notes deepen the sweetness. The overall impression sits between fresh and oriental, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling the room. Voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with daily wear and business following. Its profile is close to Bleu comme gris Rêveur and Azzedine Alaïa Alaïa (Eau de Parfum).

Wish

5.8

Lollia · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lollia Wish is a sweet, floral and spicy women's fragrance built around vanilla, jasmine and cinnamon. Amber and vanilla set a sweet, gourmand base, while jasmine and ylang-ylang carry the floral side. Bergamot and pepper add a touch of brightness, and cinnamon pushes the spice forward. Rice blossom and woody notes soften the blend and leave a powdery feel. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. As a women's scent, it suits those who enjoy warm, sweet tones. Cartier Délices de Cartier and Bond No. 9 West Side have a close profile.

Rare / Cologne Rare

6.7

La Manufacture · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

La Manufacture Rare / Cologne Rare is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent built around Italian bergamot, rhubarb and Egyptian basil. The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as a single whole. Bergamot and rhubarb give it a fruity brightness, while Egyptian basil adds a green, spicy edge. Haitian vetiver, patchouli and woody notes sit beneath that brightness as a dry, earthy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits those who like a light, clean and green scent, and it leans neither clearly masculine nor feminine. L'Orchestre Parfum Electro Limonade and Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime have a close profile.

Braukmann Evolution (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Hildegard Braukmann · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Hildegard Braukmann Braukmann Evolution Eau de Toilette pairs the brightness of basil, bergamot and lemon with a floral heart of geranium and rose; it is a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it sits close without disappearing and doesn't fill a room. The vote count is small, which makes these ratings a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It opens fresh and citrusy with basil, bergamot and lemon. Geranium and rose bring a soft floral middle, and ambergris with woody notes settles the scent into a sweet, spicy, creamy warmth. Acqua di Parma Zafferano and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Red) have a close profile.

Treselle Mystique

7.1

Avon

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Treselle Mystique is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens on black honey, rose and bellini; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters split it between leisure, a night out, daily wear and evenings, and business settings are not far behind. It reads as a women's perfume. Black honey, rose and bellini give it a sweet, fruity start. Amber, jasmine and iris add a soft, powdery floral heart. Patchouli, praliné and woody notes settle into a warm base that is gourmand, lightly spicy and a little smoky.

Anubis Kiss

7.7

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Alexandria Fragrances Anubis Kiss is a unisex scent with a smoky, resinous and earthy character, made for those who like their perfumes dark and dense. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters give longevity a high score, though the number of votes is small, so this is best read with caution. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either a man's or a woman's skin. Cannabis and tobacco carry the weight of the scent, while frankincense and resins pull it towards smoky incense. Oud and woody notes give it a dry, earthy feel, and the spicy and animal accords add a rough, synthetic edge. Extratto Black Supreme and LPDO Hash Intense have a close profile.

Mystic Leather

8.7

French Avenue · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

French Avenue Mystic Leather is a smoky, leathery unisex fragrance that opens with saffron and incense and settles into smoked wood and patchouli. The top holds gaiac wood, woody notes, saffron and incense, so the first impression is spicy and smoky. In the heart, amber, sugar cane, violet and leathery notes sweeten it and add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and smoked wood keeps the oriental, woody side in front. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score both high, though the number of votes is small. Its warm, sweet, smoky build suits cooler weather, and it reads equally well on men and women. Château de Versailles Madame de Maintenon and Lattafa Khalta have a close profile.