The Perfume Library

Gris Charnel (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

bdk Parfums · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

bdk Parfums Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, opening fruity and spicy before settling into a powdery, creamy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer comes last. It suits evenings, leisure and daily wear, and it can go to the office too. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. It opens with fig, cardamom and black tea: the fig brings fruity sweetness, the cardamom adds spice and the tea a dry edge. In the heart, Bourbon vetiver and orris absolute build a woody, powdery base. Tonka bean absolute and Indian sandalwood finish it in a creamy, sweet warmth.

Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense)

8.1

Jo Malone · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) is a unisex scent built on a sweet, creamy base of tonka bean, vanilla and almond, with the resinous warmth of Namibian myrrh at its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose it for summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Lavender opens it, then gives way fairly quickly to the resinous, slightly smoky myrrh. The base is led by tonka bean, vanilla and almond: a sweet, gourmand, powdery and creamy warmth, with a woody and spicy edge underneath. Alexandria Fragrances Mr. Sillage and Zara Starlight Vanilla have a close profile.

Scarlet Poppy

8.0

Jo Malone · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet character with a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel. Ambrette sits in the top, and the heart is made of heliotrope, iris and Turkish poppy. As it dries, fig, tonka bean and barley come forward and the scent turns sweeter. The floral side is balanced by a spicy touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters find it feminine.

Eau de Cèdre

7.7

Giorgio Armani · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Giorgio Armani Eau de Cèdre is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that opens with lemon, bergamot and violet leaf and dries down to cedar and suede. The top notes of lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus lift, with violet leaf adding a green edge. In the heart, cumin, cardamom and sage bring a spicy turn. The base of black tea, cedar and suede settles it into a woody, faintly leathery finish, while a sweet accord softens the sharper edges. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine and favour spring and fall, mainly for daily wear, work and leisure. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Yohji Yamamoto Homme and Baldessarini Secret Mission.

Like This / Like This - Tilda Swinton

7.1

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Like This / Like This - Tilda Swinton is a floral, sweet and spicy scent built around ginger, mandarin orange and rose. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evening. It is classed as feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. It opens with ginger, pumpkin and mandarin orange, which give a fruity lift. Rose, neroli and immortelle bring the floral heart forward. Vetiver, musk and heliotrope settle into a woody, powdery, gourmand warmth at the base. Acqua di Parma Vaniglia and Penhaligon's Cornubia have a close profile.

This Is Us!

7.0

Zadig & Voltaire · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Us! is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, patchouli, musk and vanilla, pairing a fresh sweetness with a creamy, woody warmth. Sandalwood and patchouli form the woody backbone, while musk and vanilla soften it into something creamy and lightly powdery. The gourmand side is clear, the spicy touch stays in the background, and the fresh accord keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It is mostly suggested for spring and fall, and for leisure and daily wear. More voters call it feminine, but a good share say masculine, which fits its unisex profile. Coty Vanilla Musk and Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk/39 have a close profile.

Spice Must Flow

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Spice Must Flow is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent with a warm, dense and slightly smoky character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with pepper, cardamom and gingerbread, so sweetness arrives together with spice. In the heart, cinnamon, Turkish rose absolute and saffron lead, with the rose softening the spice. The base of fir balsam, patchouli and frankincense sets a woody, resinous ground.

Frustration

7.2

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Etat Libre d'Orange Frustration is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spice and smoke, suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine. It opens with rum, cinnamon and cumin, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, vanilla and vanilla absolute bring a creamy sweetness, while cistus absolute adds a resinous depth. The base of chestnut wood and Bourbon vetiver settles into a woody, smoky foundation. Initio Side Effect and Lou de Pre Bright Tobacco have a close profile to Frustration.

Loverdose Red Kiss

7.3

Diesel · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness over a creamy, gourmand base, and it suits fall and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out. In character votes, feminine and modern come first. It opens with blackcurrant, green apple and bergamot, a fresh, slightly tart fruit note. In the heart, orange blossom, hazelnut and apricot soften it and add sweetness. The base of cocoa, vanilla, amberwood and patchouli leaves a creamy, warm finish. Rabanne Fame (Eau de Parfum) and ELLE Mira have a close profile.

For Him Vetiver Musc

7.1

Narciso Rodriguez · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Narciso Rodriguez For Him Vetiver Musc opens with cypress, nutmeg and green cardamom and settles into vetiver and cedarwood, a fresh, green, woody scent for men. The top notes of cypress, nutmeg and green cardamom give a green, lightly spicy start. In the heart, Provençal lavender, musk, red algae and Bourbon geranium add a floral, powdery softness. The base of cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli lays down a woody floor, and the overall impression stays fresh with a touch of sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most see it as masculine and modern. Gucci The Last Day of Summer and Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver have a close profile.

Bentley for Men Azure

6.8

Bentley · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bentley for Men Azure is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright and fruity with lemon, bergamot, tangerine, pineapple and violet leaf. The heart turns greener and lightly spicy with lavender, clary sage, tea and bell pepper. The base settles into cashmere wood and tonka bean, giving a woody, mildly sweet finish, with aquatic and synthetic tones running through it. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with sport and business also getting votes. It is mostly seen as masculine and modern. Chopard Heaven and Aigner Clear Day for Men have a close profile.

Oud Abramad

7.1

bdk Parfums · 2016

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

bdk Parfums Oud Abramad is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex oud, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and the occasions that lead are a night out and the evening. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic or feminine. It opens with a spicy pairing of saffron and ginger, then softens through Turkish rose absolute, white blossoms and cumin. In the base, oud, patchouli, frankincense and gaiac wood take over, while castoreum and cistus add an animal, resinous and earthy depth. Le Labo Oud 27 and Robert Piguet Oud have a close profile.

Poppy & Barley

7.4

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Poppy & Barley is a fresh, floral scent, sweet, fruity and lightly powdery, that sits close to everyday wear. Rose, violet and poppy form the floral core, while blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness. Barley and bran pull it toward a grainy, slightly spicy side that softens the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin and Molinard Violette have a close profile.

Vetiver & Golden Vanilla

7.8

Jo Malone · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla sets cardamom and bourbon vanilla against the dry, woody base of vetiver, and it is unisex. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: cardamom brings a spicy warmth, grapefruit tea softens it a little, and bourbon vanilla adds a sweet, powdery side. Vetiver supplies a green, smoky frame that keeps the oriental sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while evening, leisure and daily wear score close together. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits between the two.

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold

7.9

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold is a fresh, green floral that sets jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang against the sweet warmth of benzoin, amber and vanilla, and it is offered as a unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. It leans feminine in the character votes, with few calling it masculine. It opens with lemon and pot marigold, which give it a bright, green start. The heart is floral, with jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang. The base of benzoin, amber and vanilla sweetens it and finishes powdery, creamy and slightly spicy.

Red Hibiscus

7.4

Jo Malone · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Jo Malone Red Hibiscus is a fresh, floral scent whose fruity sweetness is softened by a creamy touch, and it is described as unisex. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind summer, and winter gets the fewest votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works at the office. In the character votes, feminine leads, with modern in second place. It opens with a bright lift from mandarin orange and lime. The heart is floral, built on ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and red hibiscus, and vanilla in the base sweetens it into a creamy finish. Bachs Jasmine & Vanilla and Parfums de Marly Meliora have a close profile.

Oat & Cornflower

7.3

Jo Malone · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jo Malone Oat & Cornflower is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, floral start into a sweet, creamy, lightly gourmand softness; it has been discontinued. Cornflower carries a fresh, floral feel in the top. In the heart, oat and hazelnut lead, pulling the scent towards a creamy, gourmand tone. Vetiver lays a woody base underneath, while powdery and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is a calm scent that stays fairly close. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Profumum Roma Alba and Phlur Hanami (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Bijou Romantique

7.4

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Etat Libre d'Orange Bijou Romantique is a women's fragrance built around ylang-ylang, benzoin and coconut, mixing citrus, floral and sweet tones. It has been discontinued. Lemon and bergamot give it a bright citrus edge, while ylang-ylang and iris form the floral core. Benzoin and tonka bean turn this into a warm, sweet, gourmand and resinous scent, with powdery and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and leisure wear, and is mostly seen as feminine and classic.

Panettone

7.3

Milano Fragranze · 2021

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Milano Fragranze Panettone is a unisex perfume that opens on mandarin orange, bitter orange and ginger, then settles into a sweet, gourmand base of vanilla and rum. The top notes lean on mandarin orange, bitter orange and ginger, with davana and carrot seed adding a spicy edge to the citrus. Towards the heart, rum and everlasting flower absolute sweeten the scent, and vanilla absolute dries down creamy and soft. The overall impression is fruity, sweet and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads more feminine and modern, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Festive Sweet Bread and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sweet Xplosion.

Beach Blossom

7.6

Jo Malone · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Beach Blossom is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, pairing the coolness of coconut water with a sweet, creamy softness. It opens bright and lively with mint and lime. In the heart, coconut water brings an aquatic, lightly fruity feel, and tonka bean in the base sweetens the scent and leaves it creamy and soft. A floral tone runs quietly alongside. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer, with spring second, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Votes lean slightly feminine, though some call it masculine. Escada Brisa Cubana and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz have a close profile.

Lily & Spice (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Penhaligon's · 2006

Floral · Green · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Penhaligon's Lily & Spice Eau de Parfum pairs white lily with saffron, clove and pepper in a floral, spicy fragrance for women; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Fall and spring lead the season votes, with summer not far behind. It suits evenings and daily wear alike, with good longevity and moderate sillage. Réminiscence Ambre and Perris Monte Carlo Ambre Gris have a close profile. The top opens on white lily and saffron. In the heart, clove and pepper bring the spice while the floral and green character stays on top. The base of vanilla, white musk, benzoin and patchouli sweetens it and adds a powdery, woody warmth.

Honey & Crocus

7.7

Jo Malone · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jo Malone Honey & Crocus is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around honey, crocus and almond milk, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it was released as unisex. True lavender opens it, almond milk and crocus form the heart, and honey sweetens the base. A floral, powdery creaminess merges with a warm, gourmand sweetness. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum and Kilian Rolling in Love have a close profile.

Yuzu Zest / Yuja

7.7

Jo Malone · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Yuzu Zest / Yuja is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, woody edge that suits easy daytime wear. Yuzu opens bright and slightly tart, while clary sage in the heart adds a soft floral and green touch. Fir balsam and cedarwood settle underneath and give it a woody base. Fruity and lightly sweet tones stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. Feminine and masculine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. The Dua Brand Zest of Yuzu Cologne and Cartier Eau de Cartier Goutte de Rose have a close profile.

Potion Blue Cadet

6.7

Dsquared² · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral