The Perfume Library

Amber Aoud (Parfum)

8.5

Roja Parfums · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot, lime and lemon, and its heart carries May rose, fig and jasmine. In the base, oud, ambergris, benzoin, cinnamon and saffron take over; the floral side turns woody and oriental, with an animal edge underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear sit well behind. It reads somewhat masculine, though feminine votes are far from rare. Roja Parfums Aoud and Ministry of Oud Amber Oud have a close profile.

Moonlight

8.4

Pana Dora · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Moonlight is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy, spicy and woody feel, leaning towards winter and nights out. It opens with plum and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness. The heart brings peach, chocolate and clove leaf, where the sweetness deepens and a little spice comes in. The base builds a creamy warmth from honey, vanilla and white chocolate, while amber, cedarwood, tobacco and musk set it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as unisex.

Oud Save the King (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Atkinsons · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Atkinsons Oud Save the King Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy, woody oriental that suits autumn and winter evenings and reads as masculine. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads mainly as masculine, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens with Earl Grey tea and bergamot, which lighten the first impression. Iris and suede in the heart add a powdery, leathery softness. Sandalwood and oud take over in the base, leaving a sweet, smoky finish. Its profile is close to Atkinsons Oud Save the King Mystic Essence and Mancera Aoud Café.

Epic Man

8.0

Amouage · 2009

Green · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Epic Man is a clearly masculine fragrance that sets a spicy, resinous and woody character on a leathery, smoky base. Saffron, cardamom, cumin and pink pepper open it hard and spicy, while frankincense and myrrh add a resinous weight. The base leans on patchouli, oud, leather and cedarwood, with castoreum and musk finishing it in an animalic, earthy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Zimaya Icon and Amouage Opus VII - Reckless Leather have a close profile.

Blessed Baraka

8.2

Initio · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Initio Blessed Baraka is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet heart with a creamy, woody warmth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. White blossoms and vanilla build the sweet, gourmand side, while amber and musk soften it into something creamy and warm. Sandalwood adds a woody base, and spicy and fruity touches stay in the background. The overall impression is oriental and rich. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine than feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac have a close profile.

Tonka Impériale

8.5

Guerlain · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tonka Impériale is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around tonka bean, tobacco and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, rosemary and almond, kept light. In the heart, tobacco, tonka bean and jasmine make it sweet, creamy and powdery, with a gourmand feel. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and stone pine wood leaves a smoky, spicy woodiness. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Tonkalicious have a close profile.

The One for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Dolce & Gabbana · 2008

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh yet sweet and spicy men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also turns up at work and in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot, Tarocco orange and basil, giving it a fresh, fruity lift. In the heart, French clary sage, orange blossom and French lavender bring out the spicy side. The base of Australian sandalwood, amber and cedarwood settles into a woody, oriental warmth.

Instant Crush

7.9

Mancera · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Mancera Instant Crush is a sweet, floral and gourmand unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, and towards autumn and winter. It opens with citrus fruits, ginger and saffron, so spice and freshness arrive together. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Moroccan rose and amber add a warm floral note. The base of white musk, sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss settles into a creamy, woody, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer gets the smallest share. Evening and night out are the occasions it suits best. Votes on its character split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it works on either. Orodion Orodion and The Dua Brand Crush Hour have a close profile.

This Is Her!

7.6

Zadig & Voltaire · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, lightly gourmand warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most lean towards autumn and winter, though spring suits it too. It sits closest to daily and leisure wear, with room for the office as well. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Jasmine sambac, sandalwood, chestnut, pink pepper and vanilla form its core. The fresh, floral side comes through the jasmine, while pink pepper adds a light spice. Vanilla and chestnut give a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and sandalwood steadies it on a woody, powdery base.

Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Yves Saint Laurent · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, opening fresh and settling into a sweet, spicy, woody warmth. Most voters wear it in autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It leans masculine in character, though some voters call it classic or modern. It opens clean and fresh with violet leaf, bergamot and coriander seed. In the heart, black pepper, lily of the valley and rose add a soft floral touch. Bourbon vanilla, ambergris and patchouli sweeten the base and carry it into an oriental warmth.

Au Coeur du Désert

8.5

Tauer Perfumes · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Désert is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with spices and citrus notes and settles into amber, patchouli and woody notes. The top is spices and citrus notes, with amber at the heart. The base brings woody notes, patchouli, balsamic notes and ambergris. The accords build a sweet, spicy, resinous oriental character, and earthy and smoky tones deepen it without making it harsh. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daytime and office wear chosen less often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Un Thé au Sahara and Profumum Roma Patchouly have a close profile.

Good Girl (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carolina Herrera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent with a distinctly feminine character, suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot and lemon, with coffee and almond alongside. At the heart, orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sambac form the floral core, while cinnamon adds spice and praliné adds sweetness. The base of roasted tonka bean, cocoa and sandalwood settles into a powdery, creamy warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen most for night out and evening; summer is the least favored season. Most voters call it feminine. Carolina Herrera CH and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Pardon (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Nasomatto · 2011

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

A*Men Pure Havane

8.3

Mugler · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Havane is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a smoky, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. It opens on honeyed tobacco, then cocoa and patchouli take the heart. The base of labdanum, styrax and ambergris adds a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Fruity and sweet accords come first, while the smoky side stays in the background. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is most often matched with evenings and nights out. The character reads clearly masculine. Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Black Tie (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Celine · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Celine Black Tie Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built around cedar, musk and vanilla, sweet, woody and powdery in character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, with spring coming after. It suits evenings and nights out, and works for leisure time too. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine and sits somewhere between the two. Cedar and tree moss lay a woody base, and vanilla adds a gourmand sweetness on top of it. Orris butter pushes the scent towards powdery and creamy, while musk softens the whole blend. A spicy note stays faintly in the background. The Dua Brand Tie of Black and Celine Nightclubbing have a close profile.

Absolute Aphrodisiac

8.1

Initio · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac is a sweet, warm unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Dinner evenings and nights out lead, while the office comes up less. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Vanilla and amber build a sweet, creamy base. White blossoms pull that base towards a floral, powdery side. Musk and castoreum add a spicy, faintly animal depth. The gourmand sweetness dominates, with oriental warmth behind it. Initio Blessed Baraka has a close profile.

Sillage

8.6

Kinetic Perfumes · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Kinetic Perfumes Sillage is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens with violet, oud and saffron and is softened by vanilla and ambergris. The top holds violet, oud and saffron, while frankincense, raspberry and jasmine form the heart. Ambergris, benzoin, suede, musk and vanilla settle in the base. The fruity and sweet accords lead, balanced by spicy, woody and leathery tones. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear well behind. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine.

Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Serge Lutens · 1993

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Serge Lutens Ambre sultan Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent built on amber, patchouli and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters read it as more masculine than feminine, with a classic character coming through as well. The scent moves as a single warm, dense block. Amber and vanilla bring the sweetness, while patchouli adds a woody, smoky depth. Spice and resin temper the sweetness and pull it towards a dry, oriental feel. Adopt' Ambre Talisman and Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles have a close profile.

Intoxicated

8.1

Kilian · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Intoxicated is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance led by green cardamom, cinnamon and caramel. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Green cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg carry the spice, while caramel, vanilla and mocha settle it into a creamy, sweet base. The gourmand and oriental character dominates, with a woody tone in the background. Lattafa Khamrah and Kilian Angels' Share have a close profile.

L'Interdit (Eau de Parfum Rouge)

8.3

Givenchy · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit Rouge is a floral, spicy women's scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, and both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Summer is the season it suits least. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with Sicilian blood orange, pimento leaf and ginger, bright and spicy. In the heart, tuberose, Indian jasmine sambac and Tunisian orange blossom build a dense floral core. New Caledonian sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli leave a woody, sweet, powdery base, with fruity and creamy touches running through it. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès and Chanel Bois des Îles have a close profile.

The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Hugo Boss · 2015

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss The Scent for Him Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity and spicy men's fragrance built on ginger, maninka fruit, lavender and leather. Ginger opens with a lively, spicy start. In the heart, maninka fruit adds a sweet, fruity softness while lavender pulls it towards a fresh, aromatic line. Leather takes over in the base; its woody, leathery side, together with the synthetic and sweet touches, gives the scent a modern feel. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and about half of voters find it masculine. Hugo Boss The Scent Intense for Him and The Scent Le Parfum for Him have a close profile.

This Is Him!

7.8

Zadig & Voltaire · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Black pepper and grapefruit give it a sharp, fresh start. In the heart, frankincense and vanilla bring a resinous, creamy sweetness. Sandalwood forms a woody base underneath, and a smoky edge runs through the whole scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and also works for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Acqua di Hamburg Hafen and Tertia Sensu Essential Only for Men have a close profile.

Khamrah Qahwa / خمرة

8.0

Lattafa · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa / خمرة is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Ginger, cinnamon and cardamom give the opening a warm spice. In the heart, praliné, candied fruits and white blossoms soften and sweeten it. The base holds benzoin, musk, vanilla, tonka bean and Arabica coffee, where the gourmand, creamy side takes over. Most voters pick winter and fall, and suggest evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine to voters, though many see it as feminine too. Soma Parfums Halcyon and Zimaya Sharaf Blend / شرف have a close profile.

L'Instant Magic (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral perfume for women, softened by a sweet, creamy, gourmand touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer less favoured. It suits daily wear as well as the office and evenings out, and it reads feminine and modern. Bergamot opens it brightly, while freesia and rose set the floral heart. In the base, woods, almond and white musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet finish. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée and Paul & Joe Blanc have a close profile.