The Perfume Library

Oolang Infini

7.1

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Oolang Infini is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and most voters pick it for daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps quiet. Most voters recommend spring and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and business settings, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top opens fresh and floral with Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian neroli and freesia. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, oolong tea and blond leather add a green, lightly leathery touch. The base of Balkans tobacco flower, Indian gaiac wood and musk dries down woody and a little spicy. Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds and Perfumer H Grey have a close profile.

Bo

7.9

Liis · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Liis Bo is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that opens on elemi resin and tobacco and sweetens towards vanilla and cedar, leaning towards fall and winter days. Its sillage is moderate and its longevity is rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions voters favour. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, as votes for both come out almost even. The top is elemi resin and tobacco. Frankincense and sequoia form the heart, and vanilla, cedar and gaiac wood sit at the base. The sweet, creamy side is balanced by spicy, woody and smoky tones. Arabiyat Nayel Queen and M. Micallef Osswald for Men have a close profile.

Eleventh Hour (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Byredo · 2018

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Eleventh Hour Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy unisex scent that links a fresh opening of sichuan pepper and bergamot to the sweet warmth of rum and wild fig. The top is Nepalese sichuan pepper and bergamot, so it starts fresh and green. In the heart, rum, wild fig and carrot seed bring a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Cashmere wood and tonka bean settle it into a soft, woody base with a faint smokiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Nest Indigo and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks have a close profile.

God is a Woman (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande God is a Woman Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and leisure time. It opens with pear and ambrette, and in the heart iris and Turkish rose add a soft floral note. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent while cedarwood gives it a woody balance. It reads fresh and fruity, with the gourmand touches staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mentioned most often for daily and leisure wear. Voters describe its character as feminine and modern. L'Atelier Parfum Peartopia and Reserved Muscat have a close profile.

Bergamote Soleil

7.5

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Bergamote Soleil is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange and cardamom, and it suits warm days. It opens with bright, slightly bitter citrus from bergamot and bitter orange, softened by ambrette seed. In the heart, cardamom adds spice alongside lavender and jasmine. White amber, vetiver and oakmoss form a woody, green base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it reads as truly in between. It has been discontinued. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli have a close profile.

Tobacco Mandarin

7.1

Byredo · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Byredo Tobacco Mandarin is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around mandarin orange, tobacco and oud; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine more often than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. The top opens with mandarin orange, coriander seed and cumin, where fruity sweetness meets spice. In the heart, tobacco, leather and labdanum turn it smoky and leathery. The base of frankincense, oud and sandalwood leaves a resinous, woody finish. Emir Spicy Tobacco and The Dua Brand Tabacum de Mandarino have a close profile.

Indigo

8.0

Nest · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nest Indigo is a fresh citrus fragrance for women, with bergamot and Italian lemon softened by wild fig and Moroccan tea. It reads as a single whole rather than a progression: the bright citrus meets green and fruity tones, while Moroccan tea and cashmere wood add a lightly spicy, woody base. The sweetness stays in the background and never weighs it down. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daytime and leisure wear. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. The Dua Brand Midnight Fig and Laboratorio Olfattivo Limone have a close profile.

Seductive Red (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guess · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Guess Seductive Red Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fruity and floral women's fragrance built around cherry, vanilla and tonka bean. Cherry, pink pepper and almond open on a fruity, lightly spicy note. In the heart, magnolia, violet and cherry blossom push it towards the floral side. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness, with a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind and summer trailing. Leisure, evening and night out draw similar support, while office wear is chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine.

Young Rose

7.9

Byredo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byredo Young Rose is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around damask rose and orris root. It opens with ambrette seed and Sichuan pepper, giving a citrusy, green and slightly fruity freshness. Damask rose and orris root take over in the heart, and musk and ambroxan settle the dry-down into a soft, sweet base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is released as unisex. Diptyque Eau Rose and Liis Rose Struck have a close profile.

Thank U, Next (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Ariana Grande · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Thank U, Next Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fresh and fruity floral built around white pear, raspberry and coconut cream. It opens with white pear and raspberry, and pink rose and coconut cream soften the heart. Musk and sugar sit at the base, so the scent dries down to a creamy, powdery sweetness, with gourmand and synthetic touches rounding it out. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More than half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Robert Piguet Jeunesse and Montale Lucky Candy have a close profile.

Rose Noir (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Rose Noir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that lightens rose with citrus and fruity touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further behind. It spreads evenly across leisure, evening and daytime wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with red berries, grapefruit, cardamom and freesia. The heart brings Damask rose, jasmine and violet. In the base, labdanum, musk and patchouli settle the scent onto an earthy, woody ground.

Rose Anonyme (Cologne Absolue)

7.2

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme is a floral-oriental scent that sets rose on a sweet, spicy and smoky base; it is classed as a women's perfume and seems most at home in the cooler seasons. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It is chosen most for evenings and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. It opens with Turkish rose, Calabrian bergamot and Chinese ginger, the ginger adding a light spice over the rose. At the heart, Turkish rose absolute, Malayan oud and Somalian frankincense bring a woody, resinous depth. Indonesian patchouli, Siam benzoin and Indian papyrus leave an earthy, sweet finish.

Trèfle Pur

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Trèfle Pur is a fresh, lightly spicy unisex scent built on citrus and green notes, suited to easy spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and they place it in leisure, daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fresh through the day without filling the room. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, which fits its unisex character. It opens with cardamom, bitter orange and neroli, giving a spicy citrus lift. In the heart, petigrain, basil, violet leaf and galbanum add a green, slightly bitter edge. The base of patchouli, oakmoss and cedar settles it onto a woody, earthy footing.

Cèdre Atlas

7.3

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Cèdre Atlas is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a green, woody base, and it suits daytime and relaxed occasions best. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and French blackcurrant bud, a sharp and fresh start. In the heart, apricot adds a soft fruity touch while Atlas cedar and Egyptian jasmine bring woody and floral depth. The base of Haitian vetiver, Indian papyrus and white amber settles into a dry, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale and Bergamote Soleil have a close profile.

Eyes Closed

7.3

Byredo · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Byredo Eyes Closed is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against spice, wood and powder, and it suits cooler weather and relaxed days best. It opens with cardamom and cinnamon for a warm, spicy start. The heart holds carrot, orris butter and ginger: carrot and orris soften it into powder, while ginger keeps the spice lively. Papyrus and patchouli form a dry, woody base that holds the sweetness in check. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn, then winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as sitting between the two. Those after a similar profile could also look at The Dua Brand Introspection and Hunq #003 Carpenter.

Mumbai Noise

6.9

Byredo · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Byredo Mumbai Noise is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, with coffee and tonka bean at its heart and sandalwood, labdanum and oud beneath. It opens on davana, then turns sweeter in the heart with coffee and tonka bean. Sandalwood, labdanum and oud dominate the base, leaving a resinous, woody and earthy oriental trail. The sweetness is held in check by smoky tones. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Santal Carmin

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2014

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Atelier Cologne Santal Carmin is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, opening with citrus and settling into a sweet, woody warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer trails well behind. It sits comfortably in leisure, evening and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are exactly even, so it doesn't pull to either side. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and key lime, with turmeric adding a spicy edge. The heart of white musk, New Caledonian sandalwood and Indian gaiac wood builds a woody, powdery base. In the dry-down, Texas cedar, Indian papyrus and Bourbon vanilla bring a creamy sweetness.

Silver Iris

7.0

Atelier Cologne · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Atelier Cologne Silver Iris is a fresh, powdery floral built around iris, with a fruity and lightly spicy edge, offered as a unisex scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it masculine. The top opens fruity and bright with blackcurrant, Chinese pink pepper and Italian tangerine. In the heart, violet leaf, mimosa and Florentine iris form a powdery floral core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Brazilian tonka bean and white amber settles into a soft, woody sweetness.

Café Tuberosa

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atelier Cologne Café Tuberosa is a floral, gourmand unisex scent in which creamy tuberose is softened by espresso and cocoa. Café Tuberosa lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out; voters read it as feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with cardamom, mandarin and bergamot, giving a spicy brightness. In the heart, espresso, tuberose and Damask rose absolute lead, with the floral side staying creamy and sweet. The base of cocoa absolute, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla closes it with gourmand warmth. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Vanille Couture and Parfums d'Elmar Kaya have a close profile.

Patchouli Riviera / Mistral Patchouli

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Patchouli Riviera / Mistral Patchouli is a unisex scent that sets a bright citrus freshness against a green, earthy woodiness, sharpened by spice. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters lean toward reading it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. The top has Florida grapefruit, star anise and Madagascar pepper, the grapefruit giving freshness while the spices add a slight edge. In the heart come Iris tingitana, Somalian frankincense and Egyptian geranium. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Siam benzoin and Haitian vetiver settles the scent into earth and wood.

Gold Leather

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Atelier Cologne Gold Leather is a unisex fragrance where a sweet, fruity opening settles into a smoky, leathery wood. It opens with turmeric, bitter orange, Italian bergamot and Jamaican rum, which give a spicy, citrusy sweetness. Plum and Californian eucalyptus take over in the heart. The base is led by leather, oud and Texas cedar, while the gourmand and oriental accords soften it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly masculine, with a feminine following too. French Avenue Cocoa Morado and Vilhelm Parfumerie To My Father have a close profile.

Bois Blonds

6.6

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, woody edge, suited to daytime and warmer months. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close and quiet. Votes on character split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, putting it somewhere in between. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian neroli and Paraguayan petigrain for a fresh citrus feel. The heart of Chinese pink pepper, African frankincense and Morrocan orange blossom adds a floral, lightly spicy softness. Haitian vetiver, blond woods and musk leave a woody, clean trail underneath.

Myth

7.2

Ellis Brooklyn · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Ellis Brooklyn Myth is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer and easy everyday wear. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot for a fruity freshness, softened by ambrette seed. At the heart, jasmine, pink lotus and tiger orchid turn floral, while aquatic and creamy accords run through the whole scent. The base of patchouli, musk and white cedarwood settles it into a powdery, lightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly feminine, though a good number also find it modern. Marc Gebauer Amorist and Xerjoff Elle Anniversary have a close profile.

Casablanca Lily

8.0

Byredo · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Casablanca Lily is a floral, sweet and creamy scent; it is described as unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters place it mostly in spring and fall, with winter close behind. Evening, night out and leisure are the leading occasions, while office and daytime wear are less common. It opens with plum and gardenia, floral and lightly fruity. In the heart, Indian tuberose and carnation add a spicy warmth. In the base, honey and rosewood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody, creamy ground.