The Perfume Library

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Pine Forest is a green, woody and resinous unisex scent that voters place mostly in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters name leisure and evening wear, with office and daily use also getting a share. It leans masculine in character, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. It opens with balsam fir, black pepper and Templin. In the heart, Peru balsam, coriander, clove and juniper wood build a spicy, resinous body. The base of oakmoss, styrax and labdanum absolute pushes it towards an earthy, smoky finish. The overall feel is of a cool, dry forest.

Oud Wood

7.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oud Wood is a woody, smoky and leathery scent aimed at men, with a dense, dark character. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with a classic feel. It opens with angelica root, tobacco and Thai oud, then moves into patchouli, galbanum and gaiac wood. The base settles into birch tar, leather, benzoin, labdanum and vanilla, leaving a spicy, resinous and earthy trail with animal and oriental touches. Marc Gebauer Air Tiger and Parfums de Marly Hamdani have a close profile.

Mystik Oud

8.3

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Mystik Oud is a woody, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind; evening, leisure and night-out wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. Ethiopian frankincense, Bengal oud, Borneo oud and Indian patchouli build a woody, earthy and smoky body. Afghan saffron adds a spicy edge, while Bourbon vanilla and gazelle musk soften it with a leathery, animal warmth.

Honey Oud

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Honey Oud is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with bergamot and honeycomb, then moves into patchouli, rose and oud at the heart. The base holds musk, cistus, vanilla and amber. The sweet, gourmand side is tempered by spicy, woody and resinous accords, leaving an earthy, smoky warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, voters lean towards a masculine reading. Floris Honey Oud and Jovoy Psychédélique have a close profile.

MGO 2021

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Green · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur MGO 2021 is a resinous, woody and smoky unisex scent that pairs sweetness with earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Amber, sandalwood, benzoin and coconut form the backbone, while cedar, patchouli and frankincense deepen the woody, resinous side. A creamy sweetness is held in check by smoky and earthy tones, with floral and green touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure, evenings and nights out. It leans somewhat masculine, though many voters read it as feminine. Ikiryō Damn Hippie and Hendley Perfumes Felt share a close profile.

Labdanum Symphony

8.1

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Labdanum Symphony is a sweet, smoky resin scent led by labdanum, benzoin and copal resin, and it works as a unisex fragrance. The scent reads warm and dense as a whole: labdanum and benzoin carry a resinous sweetness, vanilla and tonka bean soften it, while frankincense and myrrh add a smoky, spicy darkness. Amber and ambergris deepen it, with earthy and animal tones staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. April Aromatics Calling all Angels and Tom Ford Amber Absolute have a close profile.

Sublime Vanille

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Sublime Vanille is a unisex scent that opens with citrus freshness and settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy vanilla; it has been discontinued. Citrus fruits, vanilla and tonka bean come first, while linden blossom, lilac and hyacinth add a soft floral heart. Bergamot, lemon and musk in the base lighten the finish. The overall impression is sweet and gourmand, with a faint spicy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, and it suits leisure, daily and office wear. Many read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to Parfümerie Brückner L'Or de Vanille and Alexandria Fragrances Splendid Vanille.

Yeti

8.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Yeti suits fall and winter evenings: a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, while very few choose summer. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, with business wear a minority view. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. The notes read as a single whole rather than a progression: saffron, leather, amber and ambergris lead, while the oud varieties, Peru balsam and Siam benzoin add a resinous warmth. Smoky, earthy and animal shades sit beneath the sweetness, and Indian tuberose and jasmine soften that dense texture with a floral touch. Beaufort Iron Duke and Duftanker Van Helsing have a close profile.

Invisible Touch

7.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Fresh · Floral · Green

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Invisible Touch is a fresh, floral unisex fragrance with a green, powdery and slightly creamy feel, and a clearly synthetic edge. Jasmine and hedione open it, iris and ISO-E-Super form the heart, and ambroxan sits underneath. The green, fresh floral note softens into powder and ends sweet and creamy. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. More than half of voters read it as feminine.

Black Forest

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Green · Spicy · Woody

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Black Forest is a woody, resinous and slightly smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with French lime, grapefruit and Amalfi orange, set against Indian oud and Somalian frankincense. The heart brings Burmese oud, gaiac wood and patchouli, giving an earthy, green and smoky feel. In the base, Mysore sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and labdanum soften and sweeten it, while leathery and animal shades stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. It reads mostly masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Amouage Epic Man and Duftanker Oud Wood have a close profile.

Sunshine Oud

7.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Sunshine Oud is a unisex scent that opens with a bright citrus and green lift and settles into a sweet, resinous, leathery oud base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads slightly more masculine in the votes, though it stays unisex. Bitter orange, bergamot and basil open it fresh, with Cambodian oud and ambergris already underneath. In the heart, rose, musk, silk and vanilla blossom soften the sweetness while cedarwood and Assam oud carry the woody side. The base of amber, labdanum and Siam benzoin forms a warm, resinous floor. Lattafa Pride King of Arabia and Jeroboam Ligno have a close profile.

Yogananda

8.1

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Yogananda is a resinous, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine; votes split almost evenly between the two. It opens with caraway, nutmeg and frankincense, a spicy, resinous start softened by Indian oud and ylang-ylang. Labdanum, amber and Thai oud lead the heart. In the base, Siam benzoin, sandalwood and African vanilla set a sweet, earthy, leathery floor. Its profile is close to Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud and Sonoma Scent Studio Ambre Noir.

Pulupa

Ecuación Natur(a)l · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ecuación Natur(a)l Pulupa is a sweet, woody and resinous unisex scent in which bergamot and palo santo give way to copal resin, myrrh and amber. It opens with bergamot, palo santo and tonka bean, a citrus brightness softened by sweet, spicy tones. In the heart, orange blossom, copal resin and oud bring floral and animal shades together. The base of myrrh, amber and musk closes it on a creamy, warm finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so it reads as truly in between. Amber Oudh and Gold Spot have a close profile.

Hypnosis

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Green

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hypnosis is a unisex scent that opens white flowers such as jasmine, tuberose and magnolia with citrus and spice, then settles on a woody, resinous base. The top is bright, with Sicilian lemon, pink grapefruit and pink pepper, while mugwort and aldehydes add a green, slightly sharp edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and Turkish rose make the floral side creamy and full. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum builds a warm, sweet, resinous footing, and the woody side takes over as it dries down. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. It has been discontinued.

Aristokrat

7.5

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Aristokrat is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around Bourbon geranium, nutmeg and vetiver. The top pairs Bourbon geranium with nutmeg, giving a clean opening with a citrus and spice edge. In the heart, peony adds a soft floral touch while vetiver deepens the green, earthy side. The base of ambergris, vanilla and patchouli dries down resinous and woody. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads slightly more masculine, though many voters call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Roberto Ugolini Oxford and L.T. Piver Vétiver.

Oud Mukhallat

7.3

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oud Mukhallat is a dense, smoky oud scent for fall and winter evenings, described as unisex. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, nights out and evenings lead the occasions. On character, the masculine reading is strongest, though feminine and classic votes are not far behind. It opens on Indian and Thai oud, and Borneo oud with cashmere wood takes over in the heart. The base holds Himalayan cedar, oud and amber. The accords are spicy, woody and resinous, with animal, smoky and leathery tones giving it a rough oriental edge.

Odeur Poudreè

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Odeur Poudreè by Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur is a unisex scent that sets jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris and sandalwood in a soft, powdery floral-woody frame; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent. It reads mostly feminine, though modern and classic both get a fair share of votes. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and linden blossom lead the floral side, with iris adding a powdery softness. Sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody base, while vanillin and tonka bean absolute bring a sweet, creamy warmth. Frankincense adds a faint resinous, smoky edge. Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere and Ella K Parfums Baiser de Florence have a close profile.

Green Field

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Green Field is a unisex scent that pairs the brightness of eucalyptus, neroli and lemon with the green notes of juniper and grass; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest summer and spring, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. It opens fresh and citrusy with eucalyptus, neroli and lemon. In the heart, juniper wood, juniper berry and grass add a green, faintly earthy feel. Clove, nutmeg and cardamom leave a sweet, spicy warmth at the base. Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street and Kenzo Tokyo by Kenzo have a close profile.

Labdanum

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Labdanum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent led by labdanum, benzoin and vanilla, suited to autumn and winter evenings. The notes read as one piece: labdanum and benzoin give a resinous warmth, while vanilla and green vanilla turn it creamy and gourmand. Amber, ambergris and coumarin add softness underneath, and the spicy, earthy and smoky accords keep the sweetness from becoming plain. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading and leisure wear close behind. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. Kerosene Follow and Guerlain Ambre Samar have a close profile.

Tabac Blond

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Tabac Blond is a unisex scent where leather, iris and vanilla lead, giving a floral, sweet and spicy impression. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards fall and winter, then spring, and is rarely chosen for summer. Evening, leisure and night-out wear come up most. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, so it sits comfortably between the two. The blend reads as one whole: powdery iris and carnation build a floral base, vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it, while leather and vetiver add a dry, woody-leathery edge. Caron Tabac Blond (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Dior Homme Intense (2007) have a close profile.

Taif Imperial

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Taif Imperial opens with bergamot and saffron, then deepens into caramel, Taif rose and oud, a sweet, woody unisex scent. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. The top is led by bergamot, saffron and cardamom, with blackberry adding a fruity edge. In the heart, caramel, Taif rose and honeysuckle bring a floral sweetness. The base settles into sandalwood, benzoin, oud and amber, leaving a woody, oriental character. Fresh and green touches keep the sweetness in check. Rasasi Al Wisam Day and Bois 1920 Sandalvia have a close profile.

Hindu Gras

8.0

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hindu Gras is a green, woody and smoky unisex scent that suits fall and spring, from daytime to evening; it has been discontinued. It opens with oakmoss, green tea, galbanum and vetiver, giving a fresh, green and earthy start. In the heart, patchouli, hay, coumarin and tobacco bring a dry, spicy, lightly smoky character. The base settles into a resinous warmth of sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it sits comfortably in leisure, daily, evening and office settings. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a classic feel. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Eau des Îles and Pineward Nocturnis have a close profile.

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