The Perfume Library

Macaron d'Amour / Dragée

7.7

Réminiscence · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Réminiscence Macaron d'Amour / Dragée is a feminine gourmand that opens with citrus and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also gets chosen for evenings. It reads as feminine. Mandarin orange, cardamom and petitgrain give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, almond blossom, dragée and orange blossom form a sugared floral. White musk, tonka bean and vanilla leave a soft, creamy sweetness at the base.

Bois Étoilé / Oud

7.8

Réminiscence · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud is a spicy, smoky oud scent for fall and winter evenings, described as unisex. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either side. It opens with rose and pink pepper, and cardamom and saffron deepen the heart with spice. The base gathers amber, patchouli and oud, leaving a resinous, earthy, smoky woodiness under the floral sweetness. Tom Ford Oud Fleur and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

24 Rue de L'Université

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Yves Saint Laurent 24 Rue de L'Université opens on cypriol and frankincense and deepens into suede and cedarwood, a smoky, resinous unisex scent. The spicy, woody character is clear from the start: cypriol and frankincense give a dry, resinous opening, suede adds a soft leathery note in the heart, and cedarwood builds the woody frame. Sandalwood leaves a creamy warmth in the base, with oriental and smoky shades gathered around it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while business and daily wear also have a place. It leans masculine but reads as a unisex scent.

His Majesty the Oud

7.7

Atkinsons · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Atkinsons His Majesty the Oud is a sweet, smoky and spicy men's fragrance built around Lapsang Souchong tea, leather and Laotian oud. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening or on a night out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. It opens with the smoky air of Lapsang Souchong tea. In the heart, cade juniper and clove add a spicy, resinous edge. The base is led by leather, frankincense and Laotian oud, with sweet, gourmand tones softening the woody, smoky structure. Zara Bohemian Oud and Santa Eulalia Obscuro have a close profile.

L'Insoumis

7.5

Lalique · 2016

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Lalique L'Insoumis is a fresh, green fougère for men, with woody and spicy touches holding it together. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, present without being loud. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with basil, rum and bergamot; lavender, black pepper and clary sage sit in the heart. The base of Haitian vetiver, moss, patchouli and Clearwood™ builds an earthy, woody footing, while sweet and synthetic accords soften the green, spicy structure. Tom Ford Beau de Jour (Eau de Parfum) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense have a close profile.

Just Cavalli Gold for Her

7.7

Roberto Cavalli · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Gold for Her is a floral, sweet gourmand best suited to autumn and winter evenings, with a clearly feminine character. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it fits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and hazelnut open it, followed by iris, jasmine and marshmallow in the heart. Brazilian rosewood and leather form the base, drying it down woody and leathery. The floral sweetness is shaded with spice, powder and a creamy texture.

Terra di Gioia

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani Terra di Gioia is a fresh, floral women's scent built around bergamot, mandarin orange and Indian jasminum grandiflorum, leaning towards spring and summer days. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange, almond blossom and pear, which give a bright, fruity start. Indian jasminum grandiflorum carries the floral heart. The base of musk and amberwood settles into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, while winter trails well behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office best, and most voters find it feminine. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Dew and Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc have a close profile.

Dark Saphir

7.7

Agonist · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agonist Dark Saphir is a sweet, spicy and woody-oriental unisex fragrance suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits between the two. Bergamot, raspberry and peach open it fruity, while ginger and black pepper add spice. Jasmine, heliotrope and cinnamon carry the heart into a floral, warm stage. In the base, oud, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, and patchouli and frankincense leave an earthy, smoky trail. Portrait of a Lady and Levantium have a close profile.

Black Amber

7.5

Agonist · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Agonist Black Amber is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex scent built around black amber, styrax and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red algae, davana and frankincense, then cedarwood, Java vetiver and tobacco flower set a woody, earthy heart. In the base, patchouli and Indian sandalwood soften into vanilla, and it dries down warm and smoky. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though many hear it as feminine. Boss Bottled Elixir and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

Eau Rihla (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Diptyque · 2021

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Diptyque Eau Rihla Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that balances a spicy, smoky character with fruity sweetness, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters see it as feminine, which fits its unisex character. Saffron and pink pepper give it a spicy warmth, while leather and cedarwood build a woody, faintly smoky base. Raspberry adds a fruity sweetness that vanilla softens, and iris and musk leave a powdery touch in the background. Zara LTH/01 Still L.E.A.T.H.E.R. and Orientica Leather Oudh have a close profile.

Majestic Green

7.9

Zara · 2023

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Zara Majestic Green is a masculine scent that sets a green, sweet character against a spicy, woody base; it has been discontinued. Sandalwood, cedarwood and vanilla carry the composition. Cardamom and pepper add a spicy edge, while vanilla softens it into something powdery and creamy. The green accord keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer far behind. It spreads across daily wear, leisure, evenings and the office. It reads masculine, though a fair share of voters also call it feminine. Maya Njie Vanilj and Jo Malone Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot have a close profile.

A London Dandy / The Dandy

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Penhaligon's A London Dandy / The Dandy is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, opening with citrus and settling into a smoky, woody base. The top is raspberry, bergamot and citron, which gives a fruity, sweet brightness. In the heart, oak wood, cedarwood and whisky lead, pushing the scent towards a spicy, gourmand side. Clearwood™, Ambrox and patchouli in the base firm up the woody, smoky structure. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for its character lean masculine and classic. Mugler A*Men Pure Malt and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.

Wow! for Women (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Joop! · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Wow! for Women Eau de Toilette is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening, night out and leisure wear come up most. Most see it as a feminine scent. It opens with raspberry and rose, while red rose and peony carry the floral, fruity side through the heart. In the base, patchouli, white musk and amber leave it powdery, woody and earthy, with spicy and oriental touches softening the sweetness. Dior Midnight Poison and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc have a close profile.

The Ritual of Oudh pour Homme

8.3

Rituals · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Rituals The Ritual of Oudh pour Homme is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. It is built around tobacco leaf, leather and oud. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, while bergamot lightly brightens the heavier notes. The overall impression is sweet, resinous and oriental, with the leathery side never fading far into the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out; summer is rarely chosen. It reads clearly masculine. Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Fuel for Life Spirit

7.6

Diesel · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diesel Fuel for Life Spirit opens with grapefruit, bergamot and cinnamon, then settles into myrrh, labdanum and frankincense: a sweet, spicy fragrance for men. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer the least chosen. Night outs and evenings lead, and leisure wear comes up often too. It reads masculine and modern. The opening pairs the freshness of grapefruit and bergamot with the warmth of cinnamon. In the heart, orange blossom, iris and geranium add a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. The base of myrrh, labdanum, frankincense and amberwood anchors it in a woody, oriental sweetness, with a fruity, gourmand edge throughout.

Isis

7.7

Agonist · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Agonist Isis is a sweet, spicy floral unisex scent that suits autumn evenings best; it has been discontinued. It opens with ginger, green tangerine and black pepper, a bright spiciness. In the heart, heliotrope, peach, caramel and nutmeg come forward, turning the scent powdery, fruity and gourmand. In the base, benzoin, vanilla absolute and amber settle that sweetness onto a warm, oriental footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and is also worn on nights out. About half of voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Miro Pretty Flamingo and Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender have a close profile.

Geranium Odorata

7.1

Diptyque · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diptyque Geranium Odorata is a fresh, green and lightly spicy unisex scent, with geranium and citrus fruits set over vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, with a slight lean towards feminine. Citrus fruits give it a bright, fresh start, while geranium carries the floral, green heart. Cardamom and spices add a faint edge, vetiver supplies a dry, woody base, and tonka bean softens it a little.

Bucoliques de Provence

7.8

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

L'Artisan Parfumeur Bucoliques de Provence is a fresh, green lavender scent for spring and summer days, worn equally well by men and women. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it is worn more often for leisure, daytime and the office than for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than announcing itself. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, leaving its gender open. It has been discontinued. Lavender appears in both the top and heart as Provençal and Seillans lavender, with juniper berry adding a dry, green edge. In the base, spices, leather and orris absolute take over, and the scent softens into a powdery, creamy, slightly leathery woodiness.

VIP for Him (2012) (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Playboy · 2012

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Playboy VIP for Him is a fruity, sweet men's fragrance, with gourmand and spicy touches set against a woody base. The top opens with rum, rhubarb and bergamot, and a heart of apple, aquatic notes and lavender softens it. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood and white chocolate dries down sweet and powdery. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead. Its character reads modern and masculine. Joop! Joop! Thrill Man and Star Wars Empire Man have a close profile.

Le Parfum (2026)

5.9

MaxMara · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

MaxMara Le Parfum is a sweet, creamy floral that leans towards autumn and winter days, with a feminine, modern character. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next. It sits comfortably in daily wear, leisure time and evenings out, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens on Guatemalan tuberose absolute and Grasse tuberose. Vanilla in the heart softens it and adds a gourmand sweetness. Australian sandalwood and cedarwood in the base give it a woody footing.

Belgravia Chypre

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Belgravia Chypre is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green opening on an earthy, resinous chypre base; it has been discontinued. Raspberry, pink pepper and bergamot open fruity and lightly spiced. In the heart, May rose and maté add a floral-green note, while labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss carry the base into a woody, earthy chypre. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the most common occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly level, so it doesn't lean to one side. Mugler Chyprissime and Diptyque Eau Capitale have a close profile.

Eau Océane

6.7

Biotherm · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Biotherm Eau Océane is a fresh, aquatic women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and the occasions are split almost evenly between daily, leisure, sport and office wear. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number read it as masculine. It opens with watery fruits, lemon and bergamot for a cool citrus feel. The heart brings jasmine sambac and salty notes, giving a sea-breeze freshness. The base of musk, algae, moss, cedar and sand flower ends it on a green, slightly synthetic shoreline tone.

Florabellio

6.2

Diptyque · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Diptyque Florabellio is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that pairs lemon's brightness with the soft floral side of apple blossom, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Florabellio wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they place it in leisure, daily and office wear. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly to one side. It has been discontinued. Lemon, apple blossom and marine notes set the outline, giving a fresh, floral, green picture. Coffee adds a light spicy, sweet touch to that airy structure, while the fruity side stays in the background.

Tea Escape

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela Tea Escape is a fresh, floral scent built around green tea, aimed at women and leaning towards spring and summer days. It has been discontinued. It opens with mint, pink pepper and bergamot for a citrus-bright lift. In the heart, green tea sits with jasmine sambac absolute and osmanthus. Puffed rice, maté absolute and milk soften the base into a creamy, lightly powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. The feminine character vote leads. Juliette Has A Gun Gentlewoman and Welton Sencha have a close profile.