The Perfume Library

Akkad

8.3

Lubin · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lubin Akkad is a unisex scent where frankincense, styrax, patchouli and vanilla come together in a sweet, spicy, resinous profile. Akkad leans clearly towards fall and winter; most voters pick those two seasons, with spring well behind and summer last. It sits closest to evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it moves between the two. Perfumes with a close profile include Parfums Vintage Sandal Amber and Profumum Roma Patchouly. The top notes of clary sage, Italian bergamot and Italian mandarin orange give a brief lift. In the heart, elemi resin, cardamom, frankincense and styrax pull the scent towards smoky, spicy, earthy ground. The base of patchouli, amber, labdanum and vanilla takes over, drying down sweet, woody and oriental.

Galaad

7.4

Lubin · 2012

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lubin Galaad is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent in which myrrh, honey and tobacco stand out. It opens with cypress, cardamom and rosemary; at the heart, myrrh, honey and copaiba balsam turn it resinous and warm. In the base, tobacco, oud, cedar and cypriol tie the sweetness to an earthy, smoky, slightly leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as suited to either. Criminal Elements Hearth and Maison Margiela Under the Stars have a close profile.

Tigre du Bengale

8.3

Malbrum · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Tigre du Bengale is a dark unisex perfume that sets a sweet, spicy core against woody, resinous, smoky and leathery tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though a sizeable group reads it as feminine. Juniper and cardamom bring a spicy lift, while patchouli and labdanum ground it in earthy, resinous warmth. Burley tobacco and castoreum pull it towards smoke, leather and an animal edge, with myrrh adding depth. The overall feel is warm, sweet and dense.

Upper Ten for Her

7.8

Lubin · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Upper Ten for Her is a women's fragrance that pairs rose, raspberry liqueur and dark chocolate, with floral, fruity and gourmand sides all audible together. It opens with bergamot and elemi resin alongside Isabella grape and artemisia. In the heart, Bulgarian rose absolute is sweetened by raspberry liqueur, while Sichuan pepper adds a little spice. The base of dark chocolate, amber and frankincense brings a resinous, smoky warmth, with precious woods as the dry backdrop. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a minority choice. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime wear has its share of votes. Voters mostly call it feminine, with classic and modern close behind. Daniel Josier Orquidea and Parfums DelRae Bois de Paradis have a close profile.

I-II Montecristo

7.0

Masque · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Masque I-II Montecristo is a dense unisex scent that sets a woody, smoky and leathery character on a sweet, spicy base. Cabreuva, ambrette seed and rum open it, with cistus, tobacco, celery seed and benzoin in the heart. The base of styrax, hyraceum, patchouli and cedarwood adds an animal, resinous and earthy weight. The sweetness forms a warm ground inside that dry, smoky frame. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, but it reads as unisex. The Dua Brand Oglasa and S.A.C.K.Y Qaaid have a close profile.

I-I Terralba

7.4

Masque · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Masque I-I Terralba is a unisex scent where citrus and green notes lead, cooled by aquatic and spicy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a good share of voters call it feminine. The top opens fresh with green tangerine, lemon and clary sage. In the heart, curry leaf, thyme, myrtle and everlasting flower bring a spicy, herbal feel. The base settles on juniper, cedarwood, mastic and cypress, woody and resinous. Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua and Atelier des Ors Riviera Lazuli have a close profile.

Frosted Moon / Lune de Givre

7.9

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cloon Keen Atelier Frosted Moon / Lune de Givre is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent built around angelica root, orris root and vetiver. The top notes of angelica root and seed open cool and herbal. In the heart, orris root, ambrette seed and carrot seed turn it powdery and earthy. The base of vetiver, cedar bark, musk and galbanum settles into a green, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards office, daily and leisure wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, which puts it somewhere in between. Providence Perfume Irisqué and Parfum d'Empire Vétiver Bourbon have a close profile.

Psychotrope

7.8

Malbrum · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Psychotrope is a woody, resinous unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, with a sweet, spicy and smoky warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings, leisure time and nights out leading, while office and daily wear stay in the background. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close, so it reads as open to both. Sandalwood, cedarwood and cashmeran build the woody core, while frankincense and styrax add a resinous weight. Saffron and pimento carry the spice, and ambergris softens the sweetness. An earthy, smoky undertone runs through the whole scent.

Autumn in Lhoka

7.9

Hima Jomo · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Hima Jomo Autumn in Lhoka is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent, resinous and earthy, that clearly belongs to the cooler months. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, then leisure hours. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. It opens with cinnamon leaf, saffron and black pepper, which give a spicy warmth. In the heart, bran absolute, barley and fir balsam add a dry, resinous feel. The base of birch tar, patchouli and Tibetian incense dries down smoky and earthy, with a sweet edge.

Princesses de Malabar

7.4

Lubin · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Princesses de Malabar is a creamy, powdery and sweet floral built around ylang-ylang, peach and jasmine sambac, aimed at women. It opens with cotton flower and bergamot; in the heart, ylang-ylang, peach, magnolia and jasmine sambac give a floral, fruity softness. The base of iris, sandalwood, amber, tonka bean and white musk carries it into a woody, spicy and powdery warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evenings out lead the occasions. About half of voters read it as feminine. Memo Paris Marfa and Areej Le Doré Gul Hina have a close profile.

Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur

7.9

Majda Bekkali · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Majda Bekkali Tendre Est La Nuit - obscur is a spicy, woody and animalic scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it is marketed for women, yet voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Summer and the office are far less common. The top holds cabreuva, ambrette, Corsican immortelle and carrot, and the heart adds benzoin, davana and Sichuan pepper for a warm, resinous spiciness. The base is dominated by labdanum, frankincense, leather, civet and castoreum, while patchouli and oakmoss deepen the smoky, earthy, leathery character.

Shameless Seducer

7.3

Malbrum · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Malbrum Shameless Seducer is a unisex scent that sets a floral, spicy character over a powdery, animalic base. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, drawing close votes on both sides. Mimosa absolute and iris give it a floral, powdery tone, while cumin adds a spicy edge. Civet and musk bring a warm, animalic depth; citrus notes and aldehydes lift it slightly, and ambrette seed leaves a soft roughness. Woody and resinous tones stay in the background.

Spring in Bome

7.9

Hima Jomo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hima Jomo Spring in Bome is a fresh, green unisex scent that balances floral and earthy sides, and it suits spring and summer days. It opens with galbanum, tarragon, mastic and Himalayan hedychium, a green and slightly spicy freshness. In the heart, iris, peach blossom, tuberose and geranium leaf soften that freshness with a floral touch. The base of vetiver, papyrus, spikenard and moss settles it onto a resinous, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits a scent open to both.

Tulaytulah

7.3

Majda Bekkali · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Majda Bekkali Tulaytulah is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, creamy side of bitter almond, marzipan and vanilla against the dryness of leather and suede. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It is chosen most in fall and spring, and leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. The top is star anise, cherry blossom and cypress. The heart of bitter almond, marzipan and malt moves it into a gourmand, powdery sweetness. In the base, leather, blond suede, vanilla and tonka bean wrap the floral, spicy and woody tones in a creamy warmth. Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense and Creed Delphinus have a close profile.

Wildfire

7.9

Malbrum · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Malbrum Wildfire is a spicy, woody and smoky men's fragrance built around patchouli, frankincense and black pepper. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits best at leisure, in the evening or on a night out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. The scent moves as a single block. Black pepper, nutmeg and clove leaf carry the spice, while patchouli and frankincense lay a resinous, earthy base. Amber and vanilla sweeten that dryness, and the animal and smoky accords add depth.

Winter in Manaslu

7.6

Hima Jomo · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Hima Jomo Winter in Manaslu is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around star anise, peppermint and pine needle, suited to relaxed everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daytime use. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with star anise, peppermint and Thai basil, a spicy coolness. The heart of clary sage, pine needle and cypress adds a green, resinous feel. Himalayan cedar, sandalwood and abelmoschus close it on a soft, woody base. Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana and Lorenzo Villoresi Piper Nigrum have a close profile.

Castaña

8.1

Cloon Keen Atelier · 2011

Floral · Green · Sweet

Cloon Keen Atelier Castaña is a female-leaning scent that suits fall and winter best, setting sweetness and spice over an earthy base. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure, business and evening wear leading the occasions. Though it is sold as a women's perfume, voters read it as both masculine and feminine. It opens with caramel, cardamom, red pepper and roasted chestnut, a warm mix of gourmand and spice. Cassia absolute and jasmine then bring a soft floral heart. Haitian vetiver settles underneath as an earthy, woody, slightly smoky base, while green and powdery touches stay in the background.

Bagheera

7.5

Malbrum · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Malbrum Bagheera is a powdery, leathery unisex scent that suits fall and spring days best. Suede, leather and iris build a soft, powdery leather feel, with black violet adding a floral note. Blackcurrant bud and blackberry bring a fruity brightness, while cedarwood and papyrus give it a woody, faintly smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it reads comfortably either way. Miller Harris Leather Rouge and Laborynthia Sandalwood have a close profile.

Summer in Paro

7.5

Hima Jomo · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hima Jomo Summer in Paro is a unisex scent that rests the sweet floral side of honey and osmanthus on the spicy, resinous warmth of Nepalese sichuan pepper and labdanum. It opens with Nepalese sichuan pepper, honey and petitgrain, the spice softened by sweetness. In the heart, amyris, osmanthus and benzoin add a floral, woody, balsamic sweetness. The base of labdanum, patchouli, fir balsam and sandalwood settles it onto a resinous, earthy, woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer the smallest share. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and works at the office too. Votes for masculine and feminine are close. Tauerville Patch Flash and Anatole Lebreton Bois Lumière have a close profile.

Condottiere

7.9

Lubin · 2019

Floral · Green · Fruity

Lubin Condottiere is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of bergamot and lemon against blueberry, blackberry and violet, then settles on iris and leather. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly feminine nor masculine, sitting close to both. It opens with the green, bright air of bergamot, lemon and angelica. In the heart, the fruity sweetness of blueberry and blackberry is softened by violet. The dry-down brings cashmere wood, iris and leather forward, leaving a powdery, creamy, earthy and leathery base. Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendré and Trudon Bruma have a close profile.

Poudre d'Iris

7.9

Autour du Parfum

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Autour du Parfum Poudre d'Iris is a powdery, sweet and creamy unisex scent built around iris powder, heliotrope and almond blossom. It opens with neroli and angelica, which add a light floral brightness. In the heart, almond blossom, heliotrope and iris powder create a soft, powdery feel. The base of white musk, almond and sandalwood settles the scent into a creamy, sweet finish, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Jimmy Choo Iris Crush and Memo Paris Siwa (2018) have a close profile.

Magda (2021)

6.9

Lubin · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Lubin Magda is a feminine scent that joins a sweet, fruity opening of cherry and blackcurrant syrup to a creamy floral heart of gardenia and orange blossom. It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and fall, with leisure and evening wear leading, and nearly half of voters read it as feminine. The top notes of cherry, blackcurrant syrup, mandarin orange and pomegranate give a sweet fruitiness. In the heart, cinnamon adds spice while gardenia and tuberose fill out a creamy floral side. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amaretto and Peru balsam settles it into something sweet and warm.

Eva (2021)

7.2

Lubin · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lubin Eva is a fresh, green blend of citrus and flowers aimed at women, and it suits spring and summer days best. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, orange, passion fruit and Tunisian petitgrain. In the heart, hedychium, Tunisian orange blossom and Tunisian neroli bring out the floral side. The base of New Caledonian sandalwood, musk and amber softens everything and leaves a faintly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without filling the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, work and everyday wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine and modern. L'Erbolario Verbena and Mancera Lemon Line have a close profile.

Cistus

7.7

D:SOL MMXVI · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

D:SOL MMXVI Cistus is a floral, green and resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall, winter and spring. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, while summer sits well behind. Leisure and evening wear come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top notes of geranium, buchu, artemisia and bergamot open green and spicy. In the heart, cistus, Turkish rose absolute and elemi resin build a floral, resinous body. The base of frankincense, ambergris and papyrus leaves a woody, earthy, lightly smoky finish.