The Perfume Library

Oud Maracujá

8.1

Maison Crivelli · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

XXI: Art Deco - Blonde Amber

9.0

Clive Christian · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian XXI: Art Deco - Blonde Amber is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around amber, jasmine and tuberose. The floral heart sits on a sweet base: jasmine and tuberose are softened by blond tobacco, dried fruits and tonka bean. Bitter orange adds a slight edge to the sweetness. Gourmand, spicy and resinous accords give it a warm, dense feel. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead; it is not a summer scent. Voters most often call it masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Scentiments Golden Amber and Tom Ford Noir pour Femme have a close profile.

Valentino Uomo Intense (2016)

8.3

Valentino · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Valentino Uomo Intense opens with mandarin orange and clary sage and settles into a sweet, leathery base of vanilla and black leather; it is made for men and has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading, while business and daily use trail behind. It is mostly seen as masculine. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords dominate. Mandarin orange and clary sage lighten the opening, then iris adds a powdery softness and tonka bean a creamy sweetness in the heart. Vanilla and black leather close it out, and the woody, leathery side keeps the sweetness in check.

Black Opium (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Yves Saint Laurent · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent where coffee and vanilla meet jasmine and orange blossom in a sweet, gourmand style. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with night out and evening wear leading, while business and daily use trail behind. Many read it as feminine, and a fair share call it modern. It opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, then moves to coffee and jasmine in the heart. Patchouli, cedar and vanilla gather in the base, leaving a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. The floral and fruity sides are balanced by a spicy touch.

Cedrat Boise

7.7

Mancera · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mancera Cedrat Boise is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of lemon and blackcurrant against spice, leather and a smoky, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as an easy fit for daily wear, leisure and the office. It leans masculine in character, though many also call it modern. It opens with Sicilian lemon, blackcurrant and spices, fresh and fruity. Patchouli and water jasmine sit in the heart, while woody notes, leather, musk, vanilla and oakmoss settle underneath. The citrus sparkle gradually gives way to a sweeter, leathery, smoky depth. Mancera Intense Cedrat Boise and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Pure have a close profile.

Angélique Noire

8.6

Guerlain · 2005

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Angélique Noire is a unisex scent that softens the green, spicy character of French angelica root and seed with vanilla. Angelica root and seed, together with pink pepper, give the scent its green, floral and spicy side. Vanilla sweetens it into a creamy, powdery gourmand texture, and cedarwood leaves a woody base underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Although it is unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Kilian Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum have a close profile.

Ambassador for Men

7.5

Gisada · 2019

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Gisada Ambassador for Men is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, spicy and woody body, best suited to evenings and nights out, and to autumn and winter. It opens with green mandarin orange, apple and violet, a fresh and lightly fruity start, with cardamom adding spice. In the heart, black pepper, lavender and patchouli come forward, while mango and peony soften it. The base of vetiver, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, woody foundation, and gourmand and synthetic touches colour the overall feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring also well represented, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Jaguar Stance and Al Haramain Détour Noir have a close profile.

9pm

7.9

Afnan Perfumes · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes 9pm is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a sweet, creamy gourmand warmth, and it suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following and summer last. It is worn mostly on nights out and evenings, and few choose it for the office. Most voters find it masculine and modern. It opens with apple, bergamot and Provençal lavender alongside cinnamon, giving a fresh, lightly spicy and fruity start. Orange blossom and lily of the valley sit in the heart. In the base, amber, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy warmth.

Salam

8.7

Anfas · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Anfas Salam is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, spicy and creamy woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It gets the most votes for nights out and evenings, and leisure and daily wear also have a place. Voters read it as more masculine, though it is released as unisex. Bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, fruity freshness at first. In the heart, amber, magnolia and jasmine add a floral, oriental warmth. Musk and sandalwood leave a creamy, woody base. Xerjoff Jebel and Bois 1920 Magia have a close profile.

La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum

6.6

Lancôme · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum opens with pear and blackcurrant and settles into vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, a floral, gourmand scent for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also works for daily wear. Voters describe it as feminine and modern. The top is fruity, with pear and blackcurrant. In the heart, jasmine, iris and orange blossom bring a floral, powdery feel. The base turns sweet with vanilla, praliné and tonka bean, while patchouli keeps it from becoming too sugary.

Khaltat Night (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Attar Collection · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Attar Collection Khaltat Night Eau de Parfum is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a spicy, oriental warmth, best suited to winter evenings. It opens with red apple and cherry, a sweet, juicy start. In the heart, jasmine and vanilla soften that sweetness. The base of musk, clover, amber, cinnamon and patchouli dries down warm: cinnamon adds the spice, while amber and patchouli give an oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is unisex, though voters read it as slightly more masculine. Arabian Oud Arabian Nights (Black) and Moresque Perpetual have a close profile.

Rehab

8.3

Initio · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Initio Rehab is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also works for the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with a slight edge to masculine. The scent reads as one piece rather than stages: sandalwood and patchouli set a woody, creamy base, softened by musk. Black pepper adds spice, bergamot and lavender bring some freshness, and cedarwood keeps it dry. Hedione lightens the sweet, floral side.

Asad / أسد

7.7

Lattafa

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Asad is a masculine oriental that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. The top notes are tobacco, pineapple and black pepper: the pineapple keeps it bright while pepper and tobacco add a dry, spicy edge. Iris, coffee and patchouli form the heart, and vanilla, benzoin, labdanum, dry woods and amber sweeten and soften the base. The overall impression is warm and full, with a synthetic touch. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions, though leisure and daily wear also get votes. Voters mostly describe the character as masculine. Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense and Ahmed Al Maghribi Ighra'a have a close profile.

Spicebomb

7.8

Viktor & Rolf · 2012

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb is a spicy, sweet men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Grapefruit, pink pepper and bergamot open cool and lively. In the heart, cinnamon, saffron and chili build a warm spice layer. Leather, vetiver and tobacco leave a woody, leathery base, while the fresh, gourmand and oriental sides of the accords stay present throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Most voters call it masculine and modern. Königstein Live by Night and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Dark have a close profile.

The Dreamer (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Versace · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Versace The Dreamer Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral men's scent that opens with tarragon and juniper and softens into iris and lily at the heart. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Most voters read it as masculine, and a smaller group as classic. The top notes of tarragon, juniper and artemisia give a crisp, lightly spicy, green start. In the heart, iris, lily and flax add a powdery, floral softness. The base of tobacco flower and amber turns it sweeter and dries it down warm and woody. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) and Evody Cuir Blanc have a close profile.

Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that wraps a floral core in a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It splits evenly across daytime, evening, night out and business wear. Most voters call it feminine, while modern and classic draw similar numbers. True lavender and bergamot open it, the lavender adding a spicy freshness over the sweetness. In the heart, iris and Indian jasmine sambac bring a floral, powdery softness. Tahitian vanilla and Australian sandalwood settle it into a gourmand, creamy warmth.

Liam / ليام

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Lattafa Liam / ليام is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with black tea, fig and cardamom and settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth. It is worn from daily and leisure hours to evenings and nights out, and reads somewhat more masculine, though modern and feminine votes are also substantial. The top notes of black tea, fig and cardamom give a fruity, lightly spiced start. In the heart, vetiver, iris and labdanum build a woody, powdery middle. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli turns it creamy and warm. Al Wataniah Massad and Amouage Lustre have a close profile.

Interlude Man

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Interlude Man opens with bergamot, pimento and oregano and settles into oud, patchouli and leather, a sweet, spicy and smoky fragrance for men. The top notes of bergamot, pimento and oregano give a sharp, spicy start. In the heart, frankincense, amber, opoponax and cistus add a resinous warmth. The base of oud, patchouli, leather and sandalwood makes it woody, earthy and smoky, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Amouage Interlude 53 and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Incense have a close profile.

Cuir Béluga (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Guerlain · 2005

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Cuir Béluga Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where suede, vanilla and amber meet in a soft, powdery leather. It opens bright with mandarin orange and aldehydes, then moves into everlasting flower and patchouli at the heart. The base is led by suede, vanilla, heliotrope and amber, drying down sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a spicy, leathery edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer far less. It leans towards evenings and nights out; voters read it as more feminine, though it works as unisex. It shares a close profile with The Dua Brand Dua's Suede and RP Poudre d'Escampette.

La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique is a spicy, woody men's fragrance that opens on ginger, cardamom and bergamot; it has been discontinued. Ginger and cardamom bring spice at the start, lifted by the brightness of bergamot. In the heart, geranium and French lavender add a floral, aromatic edge. The base of vetiver and cedarwood settles it on a dry, woody footing. The fresh accord leads, while the sweet and oriental tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits daily wear. It reads as masculine and modern. La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Armaf Infinity Silver have a close profile.

Libre (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that pairs fresh citrus with floral and sweet tones, finishing powdery and creamy. It opens with a bright citrus lift from mandarin orange and neroli. The heart builds a floral body from French lavender, orange blossom and jasmine sambac, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, musk, cedar and ambergris softens it into a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though winter and summer have their share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits close to daily and office wear as well. Half of the voters read it as feminine.

Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Chanel · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrus-opening floral for women, sweet and powdery enough to feel soft from day into evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Votes spread almost evenly across daily wear, nights out, evenings, leisure and business. Voters clearly read it as feminine. It opens with orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and orange blossom for a bright citrus start. The heart brings ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and mimosa, a soft floral centre. The base of vanilla, white musk, tonka bean and patchouli takes over, settling sweet, powdery and slightly spicy. Chanel Coco Noir (Eau de Parfum) and One Avenue Pearl have a close profile.

17 Rosso

8.0

Roberto Ugolini · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Ugolini 17 Rosso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that ties peony and damask rose to the spice of saffron and pink pepper. The top holds ylang-ylang, mint, saffron and white peach, with raspberry leaf adding a green, fruity edge. At the heart, pink pepper, nasturtium, peony and damask rose give a full floral core. The base rests on vetiver, cedarwood and styrax, an woody ground under a sweetness that stays in the background. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong. Spring and autumn lead, with winter and summer a little behind. Night out and evening draw the most votes. Most voters read it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Its profile is close to Rose of No Man's Land and Carios.

Égoïste (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Chanel · 1990

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Chanel Égoïste Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and leathery men's fragrance in which rose, carnation and cinnamon meet tobacco, leather and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. It reads masculine and classic. It opens with mahogany, rosewood, mandarin orange and coriander, then turns floral and spicy in the heart with carnation, cinnamon and rose. Tobacco, sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla dominate the base, and the scent settles into a woody, oriental sweetness. Ishtara Assyria and Gucci Envy for Men have a close profile.