The Perfume Library

43 perfumes

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Sintra

Memo Paris · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Green

Memo Paris Sintra is a unisex perfume that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, gourmand warmth, with a floral and spicy face. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind; leisure, nights out and evenings are the moments named most often. It is unisex, though half of the voters read it as feminine. It opens with petitgrain, bergamot and red fruits, bright and slightly green. In the heart, cinnamon, orange blossom and rose absolute add a floral spice. The base settles into creamy sweetness from caramel and Bourbon vanilla absolute, softened by abelmoschus.

Overdose

7.6

Omanluxury · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Omanluxury Overdose is a men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, opening with citrus and spice and drying down onto a woody base. The top notes are led by mandarin orange, lemon, bergamot, black pepper and cardamom, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, fig, jasmine and iris add a soft floral and fruity touch. The base is dominated by patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver, rounded by sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. It is chosen most for daily wear and leisure, with a place at the office too. Its character reads masculine, though plenty of voters also call it modern. Chanel Allure Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna Extreme have a close profile.

Paramour

8.2

Omanluxury · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Omanluxury Paramour is a woman's perfume that sets a floral, fruity opening over a sweet, spicy and leathery base, suited to evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure. Though it is a feminine release, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot, raspberry and saffron, sweet fruit alongside spice. Rose, jasmine, lily and cinnamon bring floral sweetness and warmth at the heart. The base settles into caramel, vanilla, amber and patchouli, with leather woven through the woody depth.

Rose Dunes (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Molton Brown · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown Rose Dunes Eau de Parfum is a leathery, oriental floral that sweetens rose with raspberry and spice; it is described as unisex and suits autumn and winter evenings best. It opens bright and lightly spiced with bergamot, violet leaf, saffron and ginger. In the heart, rose, raspberry and magnolia come forward, while geranium and lily of the valley soften the sweet floral texture. The base of vetiver, leather, oud and sandalwood gives it a warm, leathery footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer comes last. Nights out and evenings lead, with leisure wear also common. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

Icyfizz

6.7

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

J.U.S - Joyau Unique & Sensoriel Icyfizz is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fougère that suits spring and summer days. Longjing tea and citrus fruits carry the coolness, while violet leaf and moss add a green, slightly damp note. Pepper brings a spicy edge, and lavender and coumarin complete the fougère frame. The overall impression is clean, lively and a little synthetic. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and business named most often. Half of voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Lomani Lomani pour Homme and Montblanc Legend Blue have a close profile.

Vertical Ambers - Vaninight

7.3

Hermetica · 2018

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Hermetica Vertical Ambers - Vaninight is a sweet, gourmand and spicy amber scent, unisex and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably either way. Amber and vanilla absolute form the core, with tonka bean absolute and almond adding a creamy sweetness. Black pepper and pink pepper bring spice, sandalwood gives a woody base, jasmine and mimosa add a soft floral touch, and rum deepens the warmth. Synthetic and leathery tones keep the sweetness from turning syrupy.

Cedarise

7.0

Hermetica · 2018

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Hermetica Cedarise is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy opening of elemi resin, cardamom and black pepper with a woody base of Virginia cedar and vetiver. Cedarise suits the in-between seasons best: most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and its longevity is rated good with moderate sillage. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with cardamom and black pepper over the bright resin of elemi. Geranium and violet leaf absolute bring a green heart. The base settles into patchouli, moss, Virginia cedar and vetiver, leaving it earthy and woody. Jo Malone English Oak & Hazelnut and Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania have a close profile.

Wolfsbane

7.7

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfums Quartana Wolfsbane is a men's perfume that pairs floral sweetness with an earthy, smoky side, sharpened by green and spicy touches. Tuberose and tobacco flower give a sweet, creamy floral core, while black truffle, patchouli and vetiver pull it towards the earth. Cumin and ginger add a spicy edge, and benzoin and sandalwood carry a resinous, woody warmth throughout. Castoreum leaves an animal trace, and angelica root and fig leaf keep the green side alive. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure and evenings, though it also finds a place at the office and for daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Illuminum Wild Tobacco and Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli have a close profile.

6 - Carnal Spirit

6.9

Spiritum · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Spiritum 6 - Carnal Spirit is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start through spice into sweetness, with floral and fruity touches along the way. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With no gender lean, it can sit comfortably on either a man or a woman. Penhaligon's Empressa (Eau de Parfum) and Swiss Arabian Passion of Venice have a close profile. It opens with pine needle, Sichuan pepper, ginger and black pepper, a spicy, bright start softened by pear. In the heart, jasmine, osmanthus, violet and cinnamon come forward, while cedarwood and nutmeg tie the florals to the spice. The base of amber, vanilla, musk and sandalwood turns sweeter and settles warm.

2 - Astral Twin

7.1

Spiritum · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Spiritum 2 - Astral Twin is a unisex scent that sets the coolness of cardamom, rosemary and ozone against heart florals and an oakmoss base. It opens with ozone, cardamom, rosemary and coriander, fresh and a little spicy, brightened by aldehydes and rose oxide. The heart brings lily of the valley, jasmine, magnolia and iris, softening it with flowers. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli, amber and sandalwood settle it onto a woody, faintly smoky floor, with a green, synthetic edge running throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out further behind. It reads as a restrained scent that suits anyone.

3 - Wisdom Universe

6.9

Spiritum · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Spiritum 3 - Wisdom Universe is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens on frankincense, saffron and rose and settles into vetiver, Vietnamese oud and sandalwood. The top is led by frankincense, saffron, rose and black pepper, with davana adding a soft sweetness. In the heart, heliotrope, orange blossom, cinnamon and jasmine carry the floral side. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli, vanilla and amber builds a woody, smoky, oriental foundation, with green and sweet shades running through the blend. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Its floral, spicy weight suits both men and women. Birkholz Roads of Rome and Amouage Lyric Woman have a close profile.

Tommy Forever

7.0

Tommy Hilfiger · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Forever is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with aquatic and green sides, kept from feeling too clean by a streak of spice. It opens with ginger, black pepper and lemon, which read sharp, bright and a little spicy. Cinnamon, sage and lavender in the heart soften that start and add a green, aromatic note. Driftwood, patchouli and musk finish it on a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters choose it most for daily wear and leisure, followed by business and sport, while evening and night out come up less often. It is positioned as a men's fragrance.

5 - The Guardian Master

6.9

Spiritum · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Spiritum 5 - The Guardian Master is a warm, smoky, oriental unisex scent that pairs spice and tobacco with sweet resin. It opens with black pepper, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg for a spicy heat, while frankincense adds a resinous shadow. In the heart, jasmine, iris, cinnamon and honey bring a sweet, powdery softness. The base is led by tobacco absolute, vanilla and amber, with leather, vetiver and patchouli holding it on a woody, smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Its dense, sweet and spicy build suits cooler weather best. Nobile 1942 Malvs and Mancera Red Tobacco have a close profile.

Tobacco Dynasty

8.0

Noble Royale · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Noble Royale Tobacco Dynasty is a unisex oriental that reads sweet, gourmand and spicy, with a smoky edge. Tobacco, coffee and Bourbon vanilla form the backbone, with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and aniseed adding spicy warmth. Benzoin and heliotrope pull it towards a creamy, soft sweetness. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent stays one dense, smoky and sweet impression from start to finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. With its heavy sweetness and spice, it is easier to carry in cold weather and in the evening. It suits men and women alike. French Avenue Royal Taboo and Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa have a close profile.

8 - Mystic Warrior

7.1

Spiritum · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Spiritum 8 - Mystic Warrior is a unisex scent that sets caramel, honey and vanilla against the resinous, woody warmth of frankincense and cedarwood. Longevity and projection are both rated good, though the number of ratings is small, so that picture is tentative. Its sweet, spicy and smoky character makes it easier to wear in cooler weather and in the evening. It reads neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. It opens with caramel, coriander and frankincense, softened by ambrette. Toward the heart, honey, cedarwood and clary sage take over, with the ambre accord adding warmth. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, musk and balsam dries down creamy and gourmand, while cistus brings an animal, resinous edge.

Aurom

7.8

Reef · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Reef Aurom is a unisex fragrance that opens with apple, strawberry and pineapple, then softens that fruit with a heart of caramel and jasmine. The apple, strawberry and pineapple come first, carried by a fresh, aquatic feel. In the heart, caramel sweetens the scent while jasmine adds a soft floral touch. The base of musk, cedarwood and amber takes over, settling the fruit's brightness onto a warm, lightly woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though on a small number of votes. Sweet yet fresh and unisex, it sits close to everyday wear. Escada Nectar de Costa Rica and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Figfever

5.9

Hermetica · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Hermetica Figfever is a fresh, green unisex scent led by mandarin orange, bergamot and fig leaf. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, blackcurrant and lily of the valley, a citrusy, fruity brightness. In the heart, fig leaf brings out the green side, while cinnamon and cardamom add a sweet spice. The base of vetiver, patchouli and moss settles it onto a woody, creamy footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin, though the small number of votes makes these figures tentative. It suits men and women alike. M. Micallef DesirToxic and Al Ambra Green Forest have a close profile.

Forest.Blends.

7.6

Scentologia · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Scentologia Forest.Blends. is a unisex fragrance that links the fresh opening of bergamot, saffron and grapefruit to the earthy depth of vetiver, leather and cypriol. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries well around you. It suits those who want a fragrance that makes its presence known more than a light everyday scent. With few ratings so far, this is a first impression rather than a settled verdict. The opening keeps citrus bright through bergamot and grapefruit, while saffron adds a spicy warmth. In the heart, Atlas cedar, rose and cashmere wood strike a woody-floral balance. The dry-down brings vetiver, leather and cypriol forward, settling into a resinous, leathery, earthy base softened by a creamy note.

Shamanism

7.7

Spiritum · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Spiritum Shamanism is a unisex scent that opens with myrrh, mandarin orange and bergamot, then settles into a floral, sweet and spicy character. The top is built from myrrh, mandarin orange, bergamot, cypress and Bulgarian rose, so citrus brightness sits over a spicy, incense-like start. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley bring a floral, powdery softness, while cinnamon and cedar warm it up. The base leans creamy and sweet, with amber, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla, and frankincense and oakmoss adding depth underneath.