The Perfume Library

44 perfumes

Osang

Mendittorosa · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Mendittorosa Osang is a warm, dense unisex fragrance that sets a sweet floral side against resin, spice and smoky wood. It opens soft and sweet with meadow flowers, heliotrope and honey, while fenugreek absolute adds a faintly herbal edge. In the heart, myrrh, benzoin and labdanum build a resinous warmth, with Sichuan pepper and nutmeg bringing spice. The base of amber, oud and animalic musk pulls it toward an earthy, smoky, creamy finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads as balanced between the two. Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) and LM Parfums Black Oud (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

The Book of Wisdom - Elixir Fatal

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Adi ale Van The Book of Wisdom - Elixir Fatal is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent with a strong leathery and woody side; it has been discontinued. It opens with three roses, Turkish, Bulgarian and Damask, alongside tobacco, frankincense and raspberry, the raspberry adding a sweet layer over the florals. At the heart, leather and oud give it a smoky, animalic edge. In the base, oakmoss and musk soften that rough texture and settle it onto a warm, earthy footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand may be enough. It reads as a dense, oriental profile that suits men and women alike. Montale Oud Edition and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.

Diamonitirion - Elixir Atonit

8.4

Adi ale Van · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adi ale Van Diamonitirion - Elixir Atonit is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a resinous, smoky body; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters score longevity high, though the vote count is small, so that view is not yet settled. The scent leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably between the two. The top opens spicy and bright with cardamom, lime and pink pepper. In the heart, aged paper, candle wax, frankincense and myrrh turn it earthy and smoky. The base of musk, amber and resins softens everything and closes on a warm, woody note.

Philokalia - Afterlife Potion

8.6

Adi ale Van · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Adi ale Van Philokalia - Afterlife Potion is a unisex scent that opens on jasmine and tuberose absolutes and settles into oud, labdanum and resins; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters rated it, so treat those figures with caution. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is dense and full of character, and it suits anyone regardless of gender. The top is floral, with jasmine and tuberose absolutes. The heart leans on nagarmotha, white oud, oud, Nepalese nard and labdanum, while the base brings candle wax, amber, frankincense and aged wood. Civet and castoreum add an animal edge, and dust and paint give it an unusual depth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, smoky and earthy.

Coliva - Gourmand Potion

7.7

Adi ale Van · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Adi ale Van Coliva - Gourmand Potion is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent with a woody, resinous weight, and it has been discontinued. It opens with white chocolate, cocoa bean and coffee forming a sweet gourmand base, while liquorice, cardamom and frankincense add spice and resin. In the heart, bread and iris bring a soft, earthy floral touch, and cedarwood and cypriol dry it out. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, tonka bean and butter, while labdanum, ambergris and animalic notes leave it warm and deep. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. The dense sweetness and resinous base suit cooler weather, and it reads comfortably on both men and women.

Deceneu - Getic Potion

8.3

Adi ale Van · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adi ale Van Deceneu - Getic Potion is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a spicy, smoky-woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, so it can be worn on its own terms by anyone. Peppermint, mint and tobacco lead, bringing coolness and a dry edge together. In the heart, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten that edge while pepper keeps it lively. Cubeb, Virginia cedar, amber and blackcurrant settle into a woody, slightly smoky base.

Perseide

6.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Adi ale Van Perseide is a unisex fragrance that ties a floral opening of Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and Indian tuberose absolute to a base of oud and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The flowers come first: Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and tuberose open fresh, with a slightly aquatic floral feel. In the heart, leather, Egyptian jasmine absolute and Chinese geranium add a spicy, earthy edge. As it dries, oud, New Caledonian sandalwood and musk take over, settling into a woody, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few voters have weighed in. Being unisex, it suits skin of any gender. It shares a close profile with Ajmal Cuir and Tom Ford Oud Minérale.

Glie - Elixir Rural

8.0

Adi ale Van · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Adi ale Van Glie - Elixir Rural is a unisex fragrance with a green, earthy character, opening on citrus and spice. The top is built on burnt soil, bitter orange, lavender and sage. In the heart, leaves, grass and galbanum push the green side forward, while white thyme, iris and angelica add an herbal depth. Musk and amber in the base soften it into a resinous, slightly oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the sample is small, so this is only a first impression. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It has been discontinued, but remains of interest to anyone who likes green, herbal and earthy scents. Its profile is close to Wolff & Sohn Ebonite and Francine.

Odaie - Vintage Potion

8.0

Adi ale Van · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Adi ale Van Odaie - Vintage Potion is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that sets black cherry, Turkish rose and Bourbon vanilla against oud and woody notes; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only a rough guide. It is unisex, and its spicy, oriental, resinous character leans towards cooler weather. It opens with black cherry, an air accord and Turkish rose, where fruity sweetness meets a soft floral touch. In the heart, blackcurrant and Bourbon vanilla add a creamy warmth. The base is led by woody notes and oud, leaving an earthy, smoky trail. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady and Ajmal Hayaam have a close profile.

Pura Essenza

8.2

Cigno Nero · 2020

Floral · Green · Fruity

Cigno Nero Pura Essenza is a unisex scent that is warm, resinous and sweet, deepened by spice, with a leathery and earthy character. It opens with Sichuan pepper and pink pepper, and jasmine adds a soft floral touch to that spicy start. In the heart, gourmand notes, leather and styrax come forward; the scent turns sweeter while its leathery, resinous side grows clearer. Oud, benzoin and musk form the base, with green and fruity tones sitting quietly in the background.