The Perfume Library

Paname

7.4

Keiko Mecheri · 1999

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Keiko Mecheri Paname pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, gourmand warmth; it is classed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, while summer trails. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, though office and daytime also draw votes. Although classed as masculine, voters split between feminine and masculine readings. As a whole it reads fresh and green, with spices and absinth sharpening that freshness. Vanilla and tonka bean carry the sweet, gourmand side, while woody notes dry the whole down and add a faintly powdery tone.

Mukhallat Al Shams

7.8

Ajmal

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams is a dense, smoky unisex oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens with floral notes, but oud and woody notes dominate the heart. Musk and ambergris soften the base. The accords are spicy, resinous, earthy and animal, and the overall impression is warm, dark and oriental. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evening, leisure and nights out. It reads more masculine, with a classic side as well. Cartier Oud & Musc and Amouage Ajwad have a close profile.

CK One Reflections

7.8

Calvin Klein · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Calvin Klein CK One Reflections is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens on lemon and ginger and carries on into green iced tea. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage, a light, easygoing scent. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. It leans slightly more masculine in the votes, though a fair share also read it as feminine. Lemon and ginger give an aquatic, green freshness first, then green iced tea steers it towards a fruity, lightly sweet side. In the base, musk and woody notes leave it on a soft, clean finish. Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Boisée and Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

L'Aventure Intense

8.0

Al Haramain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Al Haramain L'Aventure Intense is a men's fragrance that layers spice, wood and a little smoke over a fresh citrus and floral base, and it leans towards spring and summer days and everyday wear. Bergamot, lemon and elemi resin open it with a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, jasmine and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch, with woody notes behind them. The base of musk, patchouli and amber dries down warm, while the synthetic and smoky accords give it a modern edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. It reads masculine and modern. Al Haramain L'Aventure and Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Belle de Jour

7.8

Dior · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Belle de Jour is a discontinued unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, with a fresh, floral character. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is chosen least. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of the voters read it as feminine, followed by modern and classic. Pear and rose run together, with woody notes supporting them from behind. The fresh, floral side is softened by a fruity sweetness, and a creamy texture sits in between.

Love Frills - Dark Extacy

8.0

La Perla · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

La Perla Love Frills - Dark Extacy is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter; it has been discontinued. Rose, vanilla and chocolate build a creamy, powdery sweetness. Praliné softens the gourmand side, while liquorice and woody notes add a dry, spicy shadow. The notes read as a single blend rather than in layers, with the floral side sitting inside the sweetness rather than above it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evening, leisure and daily wear are close together. Voters mostly find its character feminine and modern.

Shirin David - created by the community

5.8

Shirin David · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shirin David - created by the community is a feminine perfume that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a sweet, gourmand warmth, with a powdery, creamy and modern feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer has few takers. Leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions; half of the voters call its character feminine, and most of the rest find it modern. It opens with cherry, peach, mandarin orange and pink pepper for a fruity brightness, while jasmine and orange blossom support the floral side. The heart holds Rosa centifolia, white musk and white blossoms. In the base, caramel and praliné push the sweetness forward and woody notes balance it. Spirit Spirit of White Vanilla and Kappa White have a close profile.

Black Violet

7.4

Tom Ford · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Black Violet is a unisex scent that sets black violet against oakmoss and vetiver, balancing a floral side with an earthy one; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions. It has no clear gender lean: votes split between feminine and masculine. Black violet gives a floral, sweet start softened by a fruity tone, which lemon and kaffir lime lighten slightly. Cedarwood, vetiver and oakmoss add a woody, earthy, spicy depth underneath.

Réminiscence

7.8

Réminiscence · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Réminiscence Réminiscence is a floral, sweet women's perfume weighed down by spice, resin and wood; it suits autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, star anise and pink pepper, a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine and hawthorn carry the floral side while nutmeg adds warmth. The base of patchouli, Virginia cedar, labdanum, vanilla and Indian sandalwood turns it into a sweet, powdery, resinous oriental. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though some also vote for daytime and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine. Moresque Contessa and Bvlgari Jasmin Noir L'Essence have a close profile.

Effect

8.2

MAD Parfumeur

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

MAD Parfumeur Effect is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on rum, pepper and cinnamon and settles into a soft base of sandalwood, vanilla and amber. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, but it sits comfortably on anyone. The opening is a warm, slightly sharp spice of rum, pepper and cinnamon. Plum and balsamic notes bring a fruity sweetness to the heart. In the base, sandalwood, woody notes, musk, vanilla and amber come forward and dry down into a gourmand, oriental warmth.

DEV #2: The Main Act

7.8

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #2: The Main Act is a unisex scent built around cinnamon, cardamom and leather, sweet, spicy and smoky in character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Cinnamon, cardamom and clove give it a spicy warmth. Leather, castoreum and civet add an animal depth, while cistus, labdanum and frankincense build a sweet, resinous body. Rose and oud pull it towards a woody, smoky finish. Amouage Memoir Woman and Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque have a close profile.

Aoud Orchid

7.6

Mancera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Aoud Orchid is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent that sets patchouli and orchid over peach, coconut and mandarin orange, and rests on vanilla and amber. It opens with a fruity sweetness from peach, coconut and mandarin orange. In the heart, patchouli and orchid bring the floral side forward, and the base of woody notes, vanilla, white musk and amber turns it creamy and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as feminine, though it is labelled unisex. MAD Parfumeur New York Night and Chloé Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense have a close profile.

Armani Code Ice

7.1

Giorgio Armani · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ice is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days at work or in daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Business, daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, and most see it as masculine and modern in character. The top opens with mint, lemon and ginger, cool and lightly spiced. Geranium and lavender in the heart soften that, and woody notes carry the base. The overall impression is fresh and citrusy, with a touch of fruit and spice. Lacoste Challenge (Eau de Toilette) and Kenzo L'Eau Kenzo Boisée have a close profile.

Vers Le Sud

6.5

Jacques Fath · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jacques Fath Vers Le Sud is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with green notes, lemon and lavender; in the heart fig leaf, violet, floral and marine notes keep it cool. The base settles on woody notes, musk and oakmoss, giving a soft, dry finish. Aquatic and green accords mix with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Tres Nuit (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent

7.9

Issey Miyake · 2018

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent is a smoky, woody men's fragrance that opens with nutmeg, black pepper and pink pepper, then deepens into saffron, leather and frankincense. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and say it works best in the evening or on a night out, though it is also worn for leisure. It reads as masculine, with a modern side. It starts with nutmeg, black pepper, pink pepper and grapefruit, a cool, spicy first impression. In the heart, saffron, leather and frankincense add a sweet, resinous warmth. The base settles on patchouli, myrrh, vetiver and woody and resinous notes, giving it a smoky footing. Fresh and sweet accords soften the edges. Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey and Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Dark Leather have a close profile.

Roads of Rome

8.0

Birkholz · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Birkholz Roads of Rome is a unisex fragrance that opens with cypress and frankincense and moves into jasmine, rose and tagetes, floral, woody and smoky in character. The top holds aromatic notes, cypress and frankincense; the heart brings jasmine, rose, white blossoms and tagetes. The base settles on cistus, saffron, vetiver and patchouli for a woody, spicy footing, with praliné softening it toward sweet. Green and oriental touches stay in the background beside the flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Spiritum 3 - Wisdom Universe and Parfums de Marly Godolphin have a close profile.

Charlie Gold (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Revlon · 1996

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Revlon Charlie Gold Eau de Toilette is a fruity floral women's scent that leans towards autumn and winter. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. The top opens with apricot, plum, peach and citrus notes. The heart holds rose, jasmine and lily of the valley, with cinnamon adding spice. In the base, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, gourmand warmth. Dior Dolce Vita and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Insomnia

7.5

Kinetic Perfumes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kinetic Perfumes Insomnia is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, citrusy side against a spicy, leathery and woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure and daily wear lead, with office wear not far behind. Around half of voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. Fresh and aquatic accords open with lemon and juniper berry, while leather and tobacco add a spicy edge. The heart holds cypriol, marine notes and patchouli. In the base, woody notes, sweet notes and amber warm and soften it, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through. Kenzo Kenzo Homme and Fragonard L'Aventurier have a close profile.

Diwan

8.6

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Diwan is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Most voters find its longevity and sillage very strong. Autumn and winter lead the season votes, while summer is rarely chosen. More voters call it masculine, though feminine and modern votes are there too. Cardamom, apple and rose open on a fruity, floral brightness. Saffron, honey and oud come forward in the heart, and vanilla, caramel and leather settle into a sweet, smoky, resinous warmth. The Spirit of Dubai Aamal and Baz have a close profile.

Impulse Oud

8.4

Zimaya

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Zimaya Impulse Oud is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, and most voters link it with nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it holds on skin for a long time. Autumn and winter lead, with spring not far behind, and it is mostly worn for nights out and evening plans. In character it sits between masculine and feminine. It opens with vanilla, Bulgarian rose and violet, floral and sweet. In the heart, oud, rose and benzoin take over, and the scent turns creamy and powdery. It dries down to woody notes, musk and amber, warm, oriental and resinous.

Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache

6.8

Laura Mercier · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande - Crème de Pistache is a sweet, gourmand fragrance that suits autumn and winter days, evenings out and leisure time; it has been discontinued. It opens with white orchid, bergamot and fruit nectar, a light fruity start. In the heart, pistachio, hazelnut, praliné and caramel dominate, while dark chocolate and almond deepen the sweetness. The base settles into cream, vanilla and honey, with patchouli and woody notes staying in the background. It also has a spicy, powdery side. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. About half of voters read it as feminine. Mugler La Rose Angel and Aquolina Blue Sugar have a close profile.

Coco Blanc (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

House of Matriarch · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

House of Matriarch Coco Blanc Extrait de Parfum is a creamy unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand core with spice and wood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. Hawaiian vanilla gives the scent its creamy sweetness. Chai spice pulls that sweetness towards something warm and spicy, while woody notes and massoia add a smoky depth. Ambrette forms a soft base underneath.

Météorites Le Parfum

7.1

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Météorites Le Parfum is a fresh, powdery and lightly sweet floral, aimed at women and sitting closest to daytime wear. It opens with green notes, bergamot and apple, which bring a cool, fruity brightness. In the heart, violet and rose take over and lead the scent into a powdery, creamy softness. White musk and woody notes settle that sweetness onto a calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Mancera Sicily and Bond No. 9 Madison Avenue have a close profile.

Roi Sans Equipage (Extrait de Parfum)

8.8

Henry Jacques

Fresh · Floral · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Henry Jacques Roi Sans Equipage Extrait de Parfum is a classic-leaning masculine scent that joins a fresh, green opening to the warmth of leather, tobacco and amber. It opens with bergamot, pepper and clary sage, fresh and spicy. In the heart, jasmine, patchouli and tobacco lead, the floral side resting on an earthy, resinous ground. The base of woody notes, leather and amber dries down warm and leathery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, business and evening wear all suit it. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur King Louis and The Dua Brand The Lonely King.