The Perfume Library

South

6.8

Mendittorosa · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Mendittorosa South opens with Egyptian basil, Italian bergamot and cyclamen, and reads as a fresh, green and floral unisex scent that suits relaxed days and daytime wear. Most voters point to spring and summer for South, with autumn not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily use, and it also fits the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither lingers heavily nor disappears quickly. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though a good share call it masculine. It begins with a green, airy mix of basil, bergamot and cyclamen. In the heart, mock-orange, fresh laundry and jasmine bring a clean, powdery floral feel. The base turns woody and warm with green hazelnut, Australian sandalwood and Indian sandalwood, while bread and carrot seed soften the texture.

Al-Kimiya - Ambre et Musc

7.7

d'Orsay · 2014

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

d'Orsay Al-Kimiya - Ambre et Musc is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It carries a warm, powdery amber feel built from sandalwood, benzoin and labdanum. Vanilla adds sweetness, amberwood and gurjum balsam bring a woody, spicy depth, and white musk softens everything. Liatris spicata stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine gets more votes than masculine, but masculine is far from negligible, so it reads as open to both. Tauerville Amber Flash and Téo Cabanel Alahine have a close profile.

Blue Mandarine

7.6

Parfumerie Particulière

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Belle Epoque

7.4

Parfumerie Particulière

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Parfumerie Particulière Belle Epoque is a sweet, spicy and smoky resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Saffron and pink pepper bring the spice, while leather, gun powder and patchouli add a dry, smoky depth. Virginia cedar and gaiac wood form the woody base, and frankincense resin and elemi resin soften the oriental sweetness with a warm, resinous touch. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It suits evenings and nights out best, and works for leisure too. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly unisex. Amouage Material and Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Al-Kimiya - Oud et Bois

7.6

d'Orsay · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

d'Orsay Al-Kimiya - Oud et Bois is a woody, resinous unisex scent built around Laotian oud, patchouli and amberwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it feminine. The scent moves as a single whole: cypriol and patchouli bring an earthy, smoky tone, warmed by the resinous labdanum and frankincense. Laotian oud and Australian sandalwood form the woody body, while spicy and leathery accents give it a dry edge. The oriental side dominates.

Mandarine Sultane

6.7

Alexandre.J · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Alexandre.J Mandarine Sultane is a fresh, fruity citrus scent warmed by florals and a touch of spice, made for women. It opens with a bright citrus layer of mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot. In the heart, orange blossom, neroli and jasmine add a soft floral note, while peach and almond sweeten it. The base of musk, sandalwood and saffron settles into a woody, creamy warmth. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Most voters read it as feminine. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers and Anima Vinci Neroli Wisdom have a close profile.

Midnight Spirit

6.9

Olibere · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Olibere Midnight Spirit is a unisex scent that sets cardamom, grapefruit and red wine liqueur against vetiver and labdanum, moving between fresh and smoky. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure and business. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though a fair share see it as feminine. The top is bright and green, with cardamom, grapefruit, lemon and tarragon. Red wine liqueur and oud move into the heart, adding a sweet, smoky body. The base rests on woody, resinous vetiver, Virginia cedar and labdanum, softened by hay and violet leaf.

Bête Humaine

7.2

Liquides Imaginaires · 2021

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Liquides Imaginaires Bête Humaine is a woody, resinous and spicy men's fragrance built around cumin, gaiac wood and Haitian vetiver. The spicy warmth of cumin meets the smoky woodiness of pine tar and gaiac wood. Labdanum absolute and mastic absolute add a resinous depth, while chestnut and papyrus soften the edges. Green and earthy accords run alongside the vetiver and give the scent a raw, natural feel, with sweetness kept in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasion votes. It reads masculine. Robert Piguet Bois Noir and The Merchant Of Venice Vetiver Haïti have a close profile.

Sin & Pleasure

7.2

Borntostandout · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Borntostandout Sin & Pleasure is a sweet, gourmand and leathery unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and almost nobody chooses summer. Nights out and evenings lead, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it leans neither way. Caramel, vanilla and almond give it a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and rum adds an boozy warmth. Leather and patchouli pull it towards an animal, spicy, powdery side. Oakmoss, sandalwood and oud set a woody base underneath, while ylang-ylang, white blossoms and white musk add a soft floral touch.

Brume d'Hiver

7.4

Volnay · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Volnay Brume d'Hiver is a floral-woody women's perfume that opens with juniper berry, Italian bergamot and elemi resin, then moves through rose and jasmine to a base of oud, labdanum and frankincense. It starts dry and green with juniper berry, Italian bergamot and elemi resin. Rose, Bulgarian rose and jasmine carry the heart. The base is sweetened by musk, violet, vanilla and oud, while powder, clove and frankincense add a spicy, resinous and smoky edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time, though it is also worn for work and daily use. More voters find it feminine than masculine, but a sizeable group reads it as masculine.

Accrodisiaque

7.2

Versȧtıle · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Versȧtıle Accrodisiaque is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter yet wears easily in spring, pairing a fresh, floral side with green and spicy tones. It opens fresh and spicy, with black pepper, dill and rose oxide up front. In the heart, rose, fennel and violet leaf absolute make a floral-green line, softened by black tea. The base of vetiver, patchouli and Siam benzoin leaves a warm, sweet, slightly leathery bed, with a synthetic sheen running through the whole scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It fits leisure time and evenings best, and the feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits squarely in the middle. Memo Paris Portobello Road and Brioni Iris Exquis have a close profile.

Gueule de Bois

7.5

Versȧtıle · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Versȧtıle Gueule de Bois is a spicy, woody unisex scent that sets pink pepper and black pepper against the sweet warmth of cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco absolute. It opens on pink pepper and black pepper. In the heart, Somalian frankincense and cinnamon add a resinous warmth, while rum and coumarin sweeten it. As it dries, tobacco absolute, vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver take over, leaving a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear, though it also works for daily use. It reads slightly more masculine, but plenty of voters find it feminine. Royal Crown Tabac Royal and Odin New York 11 Semma have a close profile.

Ambre de Siam (2016)

7.0

Volnay · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Volnay Ambre de Siam is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent with a powdery, resinous character that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is almost never chosen. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, as votes split almost evenly between the two. The top opens with ginger, bergamot and green tea, spicy and fresh. At the heart, clove, rose, frankincense and powdery notes come forward, softened by sandalwood and vanilla. The base of Siam benzoin, patchouli and white musk dries down sweet, warm and earthy.

Irida - Cyclades

6.4

FiiLiT · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Irida - Cyclades is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus brightness with a green, resinous woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is close behind. Lemon petitgrain, neroli and bergamot open it bright; rose, cashmeran and mastic sit in the heart. Myrrh, patchouli, papyrus, violet and ambroxan settle it onto a woody, resinous base.

Il Mio Segreto

6.5

Olibere · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olibere Il Mio Segreto is a women's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a sweet, fruity and powdery floral heart. It opens with grapefruit, Italian bergamot and osmanthus. Cardamom, ylang-ylang, jasmine and peach bring a soft floral and fruity middle. In the base, vanilla, benzoin and iris sweeten the scent and settle it onto a powdery, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and most voters find it feminine. Xerjoff XXY and Iceberg Effusion Woman have a close profile.

Tonka Fever

7.8

Parfumerie Particulière

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfumerie Particulière Tonka Fever is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure time. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is described as unisex. Tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa absolute carry it into a gourmand, creamy sweetness. Ceylonese cinnamon, black pepper and pink pepper add spice, while Martinique rum brings warmth. Patchouli gives it a woody, earthy and slightly smoky base.

Blanc de Sienne

7.1

Evody · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Green

Evody Blanc de Sienne is a unisex scent that opens with basil, lemon and bergamot and carries orange blossom and iris at its heart, leaning towards everyday wear in autumn and spring. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer and winter further back. It suits leisure, daytime and office wear, and votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The opening is citrusy and green: lemon, bergamot and basil make it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom, iris, cypress and fig add a floral, powdery and slightly sweet feel. Resins, coffee and woods settle it onto a woody, spicy base.

Berlin(H)er

7.2

Parfumerie Particulière

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Parfumerie Particulière Berlin(H)er is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, and works for the office and leisure alike. Mint, green notes and sage carry the coolness up front. Atlas cedar and hemp give that greenness a woody, lightly spicy footing, while ambroxan and Ambrocenide® leave a synthetic, resinous trace. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and business, leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Opinion on its character splits between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. Demeter Fragrance Library Christmas Tree (Cologne) and Bravanariz Agost have a close profile.

Aqua Palmaris

7.2

Le Couvent · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Couvent Aqua Palmaris is a fresh, citrusy floral with a soft sweet, powdery and creamy side, made for women. It opens with petitgrain and orange for a bright citrus freshness. Neroli absolute brings the floral heart forward, and white musk settles the scent onto a powdery, creamy base. A faint spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most call it feminine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Nicolaï Fleur d'Oranger and Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano VIII: Neroli have a close profile.

Soma

7.9

Noème · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vétiver Overdrive

6.4

L'Orchestre Parfum · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

L'Orchestre Parfum Vétiver Overdrive is a fresh, green and woody unisex fragrance built around vetiver, cedar and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards spring, with fall and summer close behind, and name leisure, business and daily wear as the usual occasions. Most read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. The notes come across as a single whole: bergamot gives a citrus freshness, while vetiver and cedar form a green, woody backbone. Geranium adds a spicy touch, and musk and ambroxan leave a clean, synthetic base. Fragonard Papa Chéri and Bond No. 9 Great Jones have a close profile.

Talento

8.3

Mendittorosa · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sirio

8.0

Mendittorosa · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mendittorosa Sirio is a unisex fragrance that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a creamy, sweet and woody base. In the top, apple, rhubarb and white musk give a fresh start. Rose, peony and plum in the heart add a soft floral and fruity touch. In the base, oud, amberwood, cashmeran, vanilla and gaiac wood pull the scent toward a sweet, woody dry creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it for leisure, evenings and nights out, though daily wear and the office also get a share. It reads unisex and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Asabi Oud and Nishane Zenne have a close profile.

02 Patchouli Mojito

7.3

Blndrgrphy · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Blndrgrphy 02 Patchouli Mojito is a unisex fragrance that sets a cool, green freshness against a patchouli and woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with business use also showing up, and it carries an easygoing, gender-neutral feel. It opens with eucalyptus, mint, lemon and lime in a fresh citrus line. The heart turns earthy and woody with patchouli, sandalwood and cedarwood, while sugar softens the edges. Ambroxan and white rum sit at the base, with spicy and synthetic touches running through. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Lime Mint Splash and Creed Bois du Portugal.