The Perfume Library

Jezebel

8.0

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anka Kuş Parfüm Jezebel is a unisex scent that links a sweet opening of chocolate and pear to a floral heart of damask rose, Moroccan jasmine and vanilla, with a gourmand streak running through it. The top notes are chocolate and pear, and the heart brings truffle, Kashmiri musk, rose and jasmine. In the base, osmanthus, Bourbon vanilla, Australian sandalwood, tonka bean and amber leave it sweet, woody and warm. Animal and spicy accents stay in the background and add depth to the floral-fruity body. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it doesn't read clearly as either. Fort & Manlé Charlatan and Bond No. 9 West Side have a similar profile.

Absinthe-Minded

7.5

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Anka Kuş Parfüm Absinthe-Minded is a unisex scent built on a fresh, green accord, with spice, woody notes and resin laid over it. It opens with aniseed, vermouth, absinth and fennel, a cool, spicy start. The heart brings woody notes, patchouli and Kashmiri musk, giving the scent an earthy, soft footing. In the base, amber and oakmoss leave a sweet, resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are strong too. Stora Skuggan Hexensalbe and L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe have a close profile.

Los Vientos de Santa Ana

7.4

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Anka Kuş Parfüm Los Vientos de Santa Ana is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, citrusy opening to a smoky, earthy woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and name leisure, evening and business as the occasions it suits. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though it draws feminine votes too, in line with its unisex character. It opens with bitter orange and orange blossom. In the heart, ambergris, amber and aquatic notes keep it cool, while the base of vetiver, gaiac wood, cypress and birch tar sets down a woody, resinous, smoky floor. Aquatic freshness and earthy dryness sit side by side. Gallivant Naples and Heeley Cardinal have a close profile.

This Ember

7.9

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Anka Kuş Parfüm This Ember is a sweet, smoky unisex scent suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings, nights out and leisure time lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it leans toward neither. It opens on musk, then Kashmiri musk, vanilla, rose and amber build a sweet warmth in the heart. The base of labdanum, frankincense, Chinese oud, cinnamon and birch tar adds a resinous, spicy, smoky depth. Floral and animal accords round out the oriental structure.

Betwixt and Between

7.1

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Anka Kuş Parfüm Betwixt and Between is a unisex scent that sets rose, smoke and leather together, balancing a sweet side against a smoky one; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most often for leisure and evening wear, with night-out outings close behind. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, with a woody, resinous character. It opens on rose; the heart brings smoke, damask rose, musk, amber and cashmere wood, and the base rests on leather, woods and musk. The floral, sweet side softens over a smoky, leathery ground, with spicy and synthetic tones kept in the background. Guerlain Santal Royal and Lattafa Maahir have a close profile.

Ambre Destan

7.8

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2021

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Anka Kuş Parfüm Ambre Destan is a resinous, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, with leisure and daily use close behind. Feminine and masculine votes sit near each other, so it carries no strong gender lean. It opens with bay leaf and vanilla; the heart gathers angelica, amber, benzoin and coriander. The base rests on sandalwood, labdanum, frankincense resin and patchouli. The overall feel is sweet and resinous, with green, earthy and smoky shades keeping that warmth dry and woody. Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber and Mancera Hindu Kush share a close profile.

Misk'ul Hareem

7.9

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Anka Kuş Parfüm Misk'ul Hareem is a sweet, woody unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, opening on citrus and settling into a resinous, smoky base. Pink grapefruit and clementine give a bright citrus start. In the heart, jasmine, musk, vanilla and cherry add a soft, floral, fruity sweetness, while Chinese oud, amber, patchouli and frankincense leave a warm, smoky, slightly leathery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, very few summer, and it is mostly seen as a night-out or evening scent. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Roja Parfums Qatar and Estēe Lauder Amber Mystique have a close profile.

A Moment in Manhattan

7.3

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2020

Aquatic · Fruity · Sweet

Anka Kuş Parfüm A Moment in Manhattan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent in which bitter orange, saffron and blueberry soften toward vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with bitter orange and musk, and the heart gathers aquatic notes, saffron, blueberry, vanilla, lavender and ambergris. The aquatic and fruity accords meet a sweetness, while the base of sandalwood, benzoin, labdanum, cinnamon and castoreum adds a woody, resinous, slightly animal warmth. The overall feel is powdery and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. It reads equally well on men and women. Jeanne Arthes Extreme Limite Rock and Fort & Manlé Under Which Rivers Flow have a close profile.

Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit

6.8

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Anka Kuş Parfüm Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit is a unisex fragrance that sets rose in a sweet, spicy and powdery frame. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage is good as well; most voters rate the longevity as high. Without leaning toward either gender, it can read on men and women alike. The top has rose, musk and oregano. The heart is led by damask rose, rose otto, carnation, raspberry and saffron, with patchouli, lavender and narcissus alongside. The base of cedar, benzoin and ambergris gives it a woody, sweet footing.

Violet Cendré

6.0

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2021

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Anka Kuş Parfüm Violet Cendré is a floral, powdery unisex scent that brings rose, iris and smoke together. It opens on rose, and in the heart jasmine and iris keep the floral side soft and powdery, while lavender and smoke add a green, smoky edge. In the base, amber, leather, tonka bean and frankincense settle the scent onto a woody, spicy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with few votes the picture is tentative. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably on either skin. Serge Lutens Gris clair... (2006) and Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons 2 have a close profile.

Kitsunegari

7.5

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

Anka Kuş Parfüm Kitsunegari is a unisex chypre that sets a bright citrus and green opening against a resinous, leathery, slightly animal base. It opens sharp and fresh with tangerine, bergamot, lemon and basil. Jasmine, damask rose and vanilla bring a soft floral heart. The base leans on patchouli, oakmoss, leather and amber, drying down creamy, woody and faintly animalic. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. The leather, oakmoss and patchouli give it a classic chypre feel. Rogue Flora & Fauna and Stephen Cordina Osiris have a close profile.

Jardin de Topkapi

6.9

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

Anka Kuş Parfüm Jardin de Topkapi is a floral-green unisex scent that opens with tulip, bergamot and orange blossom and carries rose and fig in its heart. Citrus and floral accords lead at first. In the heart, rose, lily, lotus and violet leaf keep the garden feel going, while fig and juniper berry push the green side. Ambergris and amber sweeten it, and patchouli, cedar and osmanthus set a woody, earthy base. The small number of voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, so it leaves a solid trail. It suits anyone who wants a scent that sits comfortably on either men or women, balancing flowers against green and woody tones. Its profile is close to Electimuss Auster and En Voyage Perfumes Figa.

Bleakley Park

7.4

Anka Kuş Parfüm

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Anka Kuş Parfüm Bleakley Park is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character against a woody, leathery base. Bleakley Park's longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. Its unisex profile means it can sit comfortably on anyone. It opens with Sicilian bergamot and musk. In the heart, iris, rose and violet leaf give it a floral, lightly powdery face. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and leather add an earthy firmness. Fresh, green and aquatic accords run through it too, so it reads airy rather than heavy.

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2023

Fresh · Green

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2022

Anka Kuş Parfüm · 2023