The Perfume Library

Rhinoceros (2014)

7.1

Zoologist · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Zoologist Rhinoceros is a green, smoky and leathery unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions, while daily and business wear lag behind. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic bearing as well. It opens with bergamot, sage and lavender over coniferous woods, then pine, oud and tobacco take over in the heart. The base settles into vetiver, leather, smoke and amber. The overall feel is woody, earthy and spicy, with animal and resinous touches. Caron Yatagan and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Panda (2014)

6.8

Zoologist · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zoologist Panda opens with mandarin orange, green tea and bamboo, then moves through a floral heart into a woody base; it is unisex and has been discontinued. The top is bright with mandarin orange, Sichuan pepper, bamboo and green tea, so the citrus and green accords come through at once. In the heart, lily, osmanthus and orange blossom sweeten it. The base of bourbon whiskey, sandalwood, vetiver and moss settles it onto a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits genuinely in between.

Maderas de Oriente Oscuro

7.9

PK Perfumes · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

PK Perfumes Maderas de Oriente Oscuro is a sweet, smoky and woody unisex fragrance, where caramel and honey sit against earthy, tobacco-tinged resin. The notes read as one whole: cherry, caramel, honey and brown sugar build the sweetness, while sandalwood, gaiac wood, patchouli and oud give a woody, earthy, smoky base. Clove and aniseed add spice, amber brings resinous warmth, and a leathery edge stays in the background. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters most often call it masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Slumberhouse Jeke (2008) and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Tabacco d'Autore have a close profile.

Ere

7.7

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Green · Spicy

PK Perfumes Ere is a unisex scent with a green, woody and resinous character, starting fresh before leaning into something earthy and smoky. Ere's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it suits the office and daily use too. Voters split almost evenly between calling it masculine and feminine. The notes read as one whole: oakmoss, vetiver, cedar and patchouli build the frame. Galbanum and fir balsam add a green, resinous freshness, while mastic, tobacco and black tea pull it towards something dry and smoky. Clove brings spice, and Bulgarian rose absolute adds a soft floral touch.

El Secreto de la Alcazaba

7.3

Ecuación Natur(a)l · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ecuación Natur(a)l El Secreto de la Alcazaba is a sweet, spicy unisex scent in which coffee, saffron and tobacco are softened by amber and tonka bean. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time. The dense, sweet and smoky character suits cooler days better than hot ones. It is unisex and does not lean towards either side. It opens with coffee, red ginger and saffron, a spicy, gourmand start. In the heart, tobacco, jasmine and carnation add a floral, lightly smoky touch. The base of amber, tonka bean and benzoin settles into a warm, resinous sweetness.

Cafe Diem

7.3

PK Perfumes · 2012

Floral · Green · Sweet

PK Perfumes Cafe Diem is a gourmand, spicy unisex scent built around arabica coffee, vanilla and whisky. Coffee and vanilla set a sweet, smoky base, while cinnamon, cardamom and clove add a spicy warmth. Jasmine, rose and mimosa absolute bring the floral side, and cedar and vetiver the woody, earthy one. Amber and frankincense give it a resinous depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women.

Dirty Rose

7.5

PK Perfumes · 2012

Floral · Spicy · Woody

PK Perfumes Dirty Rose is a woody, smoky unisex scent that sets rose against smoke, earth and leather. The top holds black spruce, smoke, laurel, bergamot and cherry wood; the heart brings tobacco, soil, cedar and rose. In the base, bourbon vetiver, leather, amber and labdanum give it a resinous, leathery footing. The floral side is dry and earthy here rather than sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though only a small number of voters have weighed in. It sits between masculine and feminine and wears as a true unisex. Its profile is close to Farmacia SS. Annunziata Cuoio Toscano and Naomi Goodsir Corpus Equus.

Ginger Zest de Citron

6.6

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

PK Perfumes Ginger Zest de Citron is a unisex scent that opens with lemon, bergamot and ginger and softens that fresh citrus with white florals. The top is led by lemon, bergamot, kumquat and ginger, with mint and eucalyptus adding a cool edge. In the heart, gardenia, orange blossom and jasmine bring a floral softness, while patchouli stays in the background. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and musk dries down fresh, green and lightly sweet, ending creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and office wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it leans neither way.

Red Leather

6.0

PK Perfumes · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

PK Perfumes Red Leather is a unisex scent built on leather and suede, set against spices, red rose and pink grapefruit. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. It reads equally well on men and women, and its leathery, smoky character suits the cooler months. Leather and suede lead the scent; pink pepper and spices sharpen it, while red rose, neroli and ylang-ylang add a floral softness. Patchouli and amber bring an earthy, resinous warmth, and civet and castoreum leave an animal trace. Citrus, floral, woody and leathery accords shape the overall character. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex and Liaison de Parfum Resist Me have a close profile.

Gold Leather

6.8

PK Perfumes · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

PK Perfumes Gold Leather is a unisex fragrance that builds a floral, sweet and resinous character around leather and oakmoss. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It sits evenly between masculine and feminine wear. Leather, tobacco and smoke bush form the dry, smoky side, while jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang soften it with floral warmth. Mandarin orange and bergamot add a fresh citrus lift, and benzoin and tonka bean deepen the sweetness. Across this long list of notes, the scent stays woody and resinous. Chanel Allure Homme and Mark Buxton Black Angel have a close profile.

Velvet Curaçao

6.6

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

PK Perfumes Velvet Curaçao is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent led by curaçao, bergamot and red mandarin orange, with jasmine and orange blossom adding a floral side. Alongside the citrus, neroli, petitgrain and orange blossom pull it towards green and floral ground, while violet and gardenia add a soft floral texture. Oakmoss, labdanum, amber and musk build a sweet, resinous, woody chypre base, and the fruity, gourmand touches keep it from turning sharp. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as strong. Daily and leisure wear lead, with business and evening close behind. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike.

Starry Starry Night

7.7

PK Perfumes · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

PK Perfumes Starry Starry Night is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent, with resin and spice balancing its cool side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters rate the staying power high. The number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It sits comfortably on both men and women. Meyer lemon and cucumber bring freshness, while ylang-ylang and orange blossom absolute add a soft floral touch. Cardamom and clove give it spice; frankincense, pine wood and sandalwood build a resinous, woody, slightly smoky base. Dixit & Zak Rising Cologne and N•O•A•M Bois Verna have a close profile.

Cuir Moderne

7.8

PK Perfumes · 2016

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

PK Perfumes Cuir Moderne is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, spicy surface with a leathery, woody and creamy body. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; the ratings rest on few votes, but they point the same way. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on. The notes read as one whole: leather, tobacco, oud and patchouli build a woody base, while apricot brandy and raspberry add a fruity sweetness. Jasmine, osmanthus and orange blossom soften it with a floral touch, and amber with sandalwood deepen the creamy warmth.

Carissa

6.2

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

PK Perfumes Carissa is a fresh, green floral for women, softened by a powdery finish. Jasmine, tuberose, rose and orange blossom make up the floral heart, while green notes keep it fresh. Opoponax and myrrh add a little sweetness, and Australian sandalwood, musk and ambergris leave a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it suits daytime and evening wear alike. Robert Piguet Douglas Hannant and Dior J'adore Eau de Toilette have a close profile.

Violet Chocolatier

7.0

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

PK Perfumes Violet Chocolatier is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance built around violet, chocolate and cocoa absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as feminine. Chocolate and cocoa sweetness is softened by violet, rose, jasmine, magnolia and gardenia. Honey, hazelnut and apricot keep the sweetness going, while nutmeg, benzoin and amber add a spicy, resinous warmth. A powdery, earthy side runs underneath. Charles Jourdan Très Jourdan and Bortnikoff Spanish Honey have a close profile.

A Life With You

6.0

Ecuación Natur(a)l · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ecuación Natur(a)l A Life With You is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built around Indonesian lime, mandarin orange and lavender. It opens with Indonesian lime, mandarin orange and spices, a bright citrus start. Lavender, woods and kumquat form the heart, and orange blossom, lily and an air accord close it with a soft, creamy floral finish. The overall feel stays fresh and green, with aquatic and fruity touches and a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have rated it, so treat that as a tendency. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, a light scent for those who like fresh, airy profiles. The Harmonist Guiding Water and Calvin Klein CK One (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Makassar Man

8.0

PK Perfumes

Green · Spicy · Woody

PK Perfumes Makassar Man is a men's fragrance that sets spice, smoke and leather on a woody base, with green and earthy sides as well. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and half of those who rated it find the lasting power high. The number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. The character is masculine, dense and heavy, closer to cool weather and evenings. The top opens spicy with Indonesian vanilla, saffron, clove and nutmeg. In the heart, oud, teakwood, vetiver and patchouli absolute build a woody, earthy body. The base leaves a smoky, animalic trail of leather, tobacco and oakmoss. Amouage Epic Man and Amouage Memoir Man have a close profile.

Zaffran

7.2

PK Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

PK Perfumes Zaffran is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus freshness with spice, resin and woody warmth. Saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and clove carry the spicy side, while tangerine, mandarin orange and blood orange soften it with a fresh citrus sparkle. Amber, sandalwood and choya loban add resinous warmth, and Indian vetiver, Java vetiver and patchouli build an earthy base. Tobacco and rose leave a leathery, faintly sweet shade in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike. Lubin Upper Ten and Sospiro Tenore have a close profile.

Pentecost

5.4

PK Perfumes · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

PK Perfumes Pentecost is a unisex scent from 2012 that rests a floral heart of jasmine, tuberose and rose on warm amber and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The flowers lead: jasmine, tuberose and rose make a sweet, full floral line. Frankincense and myrrh give it a resinous depth, while sandalwood and amber lay a woody, sweet base underneath. Branches, leaves and birch leaf bring a green freshness, the air accord keeps it light, and cassia adds a faint spiced edge. Fresh, citrus and green also appear among its accords. Ein Gedi King Solomon (Eau de Toilette) and Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose Jasmin have a close profile.

The Forbidden City

7.0

Statik Olfactive · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Statik Olfactive The Forbidden City is a unisex fragrance that reads fresh and floral, with a green, woody backbone. Jasmine, green tea and black tea give it a light, tea-leaf freshness, and apricot nudges that floral side towards something fruity and gently sweet. Sandalwood, hinoki wood and Armenian Wood anchor it with a dry, clean woodiness. Frankincense, myrrh and bois d'Encens add a spicy, oriental depth, while musk wraps the whole in a soft, creamy finish.

The Forbidden Temple

5.2

Statik Olfactive · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Statik Olfactive The Forbidden Temple is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, woody character against sweet, creamy and earthy tones. Jasmine and apricot give it a soft, floral-fruity feel, while black tea and green tea add a light dryness to the sweetness. Sandalwood, hinoki wood and Armenian wood form a woody, creamy base. Frankincense, myrrh and bois d'encens bring a resinous, earthy depth, and musk wraps everything in a smooth, slightly animalic warmth. It reads as one whole rather than a sequence of stages.

TNT - Tama N Tuberose

7.1

PK Perfumes · 2015

Floral · Oriental · Animal

PK Perfumes TNT - Tama N Tuberose is a floral, oriental fragrance for women, built on tuberose, musk and ambergris. Tuberose carries the floral side, while musk and ambergris soften it and give it a warm base. Animal and resinous tones sit behind it, with earthy and chypre touches. The result reads darker and denser than a plain flower bouquet. Montale Amber Musk and Nerval Moschus Mystic Love have a close profile.

PK Perfumes · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

PK Perfumes

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic