The Perfume Library

27 perfumes

Stag

House of Orpheus · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

House of Orpheus Stag is a unisex fragrance built around stinkhorn, civet, vanillin and castoreum, pairing a sweet side with an animalic one. The notes are not split into top, heart and base but read as a single piece. The animalic edge comes from civet and castoreum, while vanillin sweetens it. Spicy, woody, resinous, earthy and smoky accords add to a heavy, dense impression. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most pick fall and winter, with spring a close third and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also chosen for nights out. Voters tend to read it as masculine, though it is unisex.

Seraph

7.5

House of Orpheus · 2014

Spicy · Woody · Animal

House of Orpheus Seraph is a spicy, smoky woody unisex scent built around sandalwood, saffron and oud. The notes read as one piece: cedar and sandalwood form a woody frame, frankincense adds resinous warmth, and saffron brings the spice. The animal and leathery edge of the oud roughens the blend and gives it a smoky air. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these impressions are tentative. It suits anyone who likes leathery, resinous scents; Ministry of Oud Strictly Oud and House of Orpheus Guru Deva have a close profile.

Djinn

8.7

House of Orpheus · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

House of Orpheus Djinn is a green, smoky unisex fragrance built on oakmoss, Canary Islands juniper, oud and Haitian vetiver. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Oakmoss and vetiver lay down a green, earthy ground, and oud adds a resinous, leathery weight. The spicy, woody side keeps the mix dry and smoky. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine, sitting evenly between the two. Atelier Materi Black Oregano and Agar Aura Agar Attar have a close profile.

Nefertum's Flower

7.8

House of Orpheus · 2021

Floral · Aquatic · Sweet

House of Orpheus Nefertum's Flower is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, aquatic character with sweet, spicy and animal tones. Blue lotus leads, saffron adds a spicy warmth, and civet and Egyptian musk bring a creamy, animalic depth. A watery, sweet air runs alongside the floral accord, with a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. The few voters who rated it find its longevity strong and its sillage good. It suits wearers who like floral scents with a touch of animal richness, regardless of gender. Alkemia Blue Lotus and Rituals Suave Musk have a close profile.

Charuto

7.8

House of Orpheus · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

House of Orpheus Charuto is a unisex scent with a sweet, smoky character, where a woody, spicy and animalic core is softened by a fruity sweetness. The notes are cedar, tobacco, oud and castoreum. The woody and smoky side leads, set over a leathery, earthy base, with a creamy softness laid across it. Fruity and sweet accords balance the harder edge, while the oriental and synthetic touches give it a dense feel. Longevity is rated good, and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer rather than filling the room. It reads equally well on men and women. Afnan Perfumes Tobacco Rush and Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie have a close profile.

Cain Cologne

7.9

House of Orpheus · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Animal

House of Orpheus Cain Cologne is a smoky, earthy men's fragrance led by coal smoke, leather and metal. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as a single whole from start to finish. Coal smoke, leather and metal set a dry, hard foundation, while soil and sweat add an animal warmth that feels close to skin. Fossilised amber brings a resinous, creamy softness, and the spicy and woody accords support the smoke and leather from behind. It isn't aimed at anyone wanting something sweet or fresh; it suits those who like a raw, dark, smoky character. Initio Divine Attraction and Lvnea Cuir Fétiche have a close profile.

Cunning Man

7.6

House of Orpheus · 2015

Green · Sweet · Spicy

House of Orpheus Cunning Man is a green, smoky men's fragrance built around oakmoss, cade juniper and leather. Oakmoss and oak wood absolute give it a woody, green backbone, while cade juniper and tobacco pull it towards smoke. Leather and oud add a resinous, leathery weight, and myrrh softens the dryness with a faintly sweet, creamy edge. It is classed as a masculine scent. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It suits those who like dark, smoky, assertive fragrances.

93

8.3

House of Orpheus · 2018

Citrus · Green · Sweet

House of Orpheus 93 is a unisex scent that pairs a citrus and green freshness with a woody, resinous and smoky core. The notes have no top, heart and base split; cedar, frankincense and oud read together as a single whole. The woody and resinous side leads, while earthy and leathery touches give it a rugged footing. The spicy accord adds dryness, and the sweet accord softens the edges a little. Citrus and green accords bring a light lift to the darker side of the scent.

Raven

8.4

House of Orpheus · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

House of Orpheus Raven is a dark, smoky and earthy unisex scent, with its woody and leathery side leading. The notes read as one whole: oakmoss, mushrooms, soil and leaves suggest a damp forest floor. Hinoki cypress, oud and black spruce give it a woody frame, while black leather and smoke pull it towards a darker, animalic and spicy character. There is nothing sweet or fresh about it; it is dry, serious and natural in feel. Maison Alhambra The Serpent and Hermès Agar Ébène have a close profile.