The Perfume Library

Invasion Barbare

8.1

Parfums MDCI · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare is a masculine fougère that is fresh and green, softened by spice and sweet vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter and summer further behind. It draws votes across a wide range of occasions, from a night out to business and daily wear. Voters mostly describe it as masculine and classic. The top notes of violet leaf, grapefruit and bergamot give a fresh opening. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, ginger and white thyme add a spicy, herbal touch. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and patchouli leaves a sweet, powdery, woody finish. The Dua Brand Invasion of the Barbers and Mauboussin Mauboussin Homme have a close profile.

Rose Saltifolia

7.2

Maison Crivelli · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Nuit Danse

8.0

Chabaud · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chabaud La Nuit Danse is a powdery, creamy feminine scent in which jasmine and violet are softened by vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. Bergamot opens with a light freshness, then floral notes, jasmine and violet take the heart. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and rice powder sweeten the scent, while sandalwood adds a woody footing. The floral, sweet and powdery character is balanced by a spicy touch. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead the votes. Most voters read it as feminine. RP Baiser de la Fève / Privé N°6 and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Panthea have a close profile.

Mon Seul Désir

8.0

Jul et Mad · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jul et Mad Mon Seul Désir is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that sets an oud, coriander and osmanthus heart against the warmth of benzoin, amber and leathery notes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. Night out and evening lead the occasions, with leisure close behind. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and nutmeg, a fruity, spicy start. The heart holds oud, coriander and osmanthus, bringing floral and sweet accords forward. In the base, gaiac wood, benzoin, musk, leathery notes and amber give it a resinous, woody, smoky warmth. Cuir Noir and Pineider Oud Assoluto have a close profile.

Osmanthe Kōdoshān

6.6

Maison Crivelli · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Crivelli Osmanthe Kōdoshān is a unisex scent that suits spring and autumn days and relaxed, everyday wear, a fresh floral that turns spicy and smoky; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. On character, feminine edges ahead with masculine close behind, so it sits between the two. The scent is fresh, floral and green, with osmanthus absolute and black tea absolute carrying the lighter side while star anise and Sichuan pepper add spice. Tobacco absolute, patchouli and cistus absolute bring an earthy, smoky depth, and amber softens the sweetness so the floral never turns sugary. Maison Crivelli Bois Datchaï and Nishane Karagoz have a close profile.

Fugit Amor

7.7

Jul et Mad · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Jul et Mad Fugit Amor is a unisex fragrance with a spicy, woody character, softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones. It opens with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and pink pepper, while elemi resin adds a fresh edge. Carnation takes the middle, and vetiver, cedarwood, musk and amber settle into a warm, woody base. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further back. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. Voters split between feminine and masculine. Indult My Ju-Ju and Acca Kappa Volata have a close profile.

IV-III Sleight of Fern

7.6

Masque · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque IV-III Sleight of Fern is a unisex fougère that reads fresh, green and earthy, with floral and woody sides that stay present throughout. The top notes are Calabrian bergamot, Moroccan mastic, fig milk, Spanish red thyme and French lavender, giving a bright, green and slightly spicy first impression. Egyptian geranium, tuberose and narcissus then add a soft floral heart. The base of birch wood, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss and tonka bean settles into a woody, resinous, earthy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, with classic and modern votes too. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Targhee Forest have a close profile.

Corpalium

7.4

Marlou · 2022

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Marlou Corpalium is a powdery iris scent with animal and leathery undertones, green and earthy in feel, unisex and suited to autumn and winter evenings. Iris sets a powdery, floral base, while cedar and gaiac wood add a dry, woody depth. Fenugreek brings a spicy edge, ambrette softens it, and castoreum gives an animal, leathery warmth. A green, synthetic side stays in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead. More voters read it as masculine, though many find it feminine. Leather Iris and Peruvian Ambrette have a close profile.

Saudade - Amazonia

7.0

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

FiiLiT Saudade - Amazonia is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus and green notes against a lightly spicy, floral and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. In character it reads somewhere between masculine and feminine. The opening brings Brazilian orange, citrus fruits, green notes and chili, with spices and Paraguayan petigrain alongside. The heart turns to passion fruit, passion flower and cabreuva. In the base, Venezuelan tonka bean, Paraguayan gaiac wood and Peru balsam close it with a woody, powdery, resinous warmth. Lorenzo Villoresi Theseus and LM Parfums Vol d'Hirondelle have a close profile.

Café Gourmand

6.3

Maison Tahité · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Tahité Café Gourmand is a unisex scent built around milk, hazelnut and Arabica coffee, with a clear gourmand character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for nights out and evenings, with leisure time close behind. Being unisex, it suits anyone who likes warm, dense fragrances. The top carries milk and saffron: the milk sets a creamy ground while the saffron adds a spicy edge. In the heart, hazelnut and Arabica coffee give a sweet, roasted feel, and patchouli ties it to the earth. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, moss and cade juniper dries down woody and slightly smoky. A floral side runs through the accords as well.

Love no Shame

7.9

Plume Impression · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Plume Impression Love no Shame is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and spring days as well as evenings out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall or spring, with winter in third place. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure time. It opens with cherry, strawberry, cream, sugar and almond, a fruity, creamy sweetness. In the heart, cinnamon, violet and rose add a soft floral layer. The base is led by vanilla, cocoa and sandalwood, with musk and oud deepening that sweetness. The overall impression is a gourmand with a synthetic edge.

Héliodose

7.7

Marlou · 2025

Floral · Green · Fruity

Marlou Héliodose is a unisex fragrance with a floral, green character, where sweetness sits right beside an animal edge. Tiaré builds the floral core, while galbanum adds a sharp green line. Indole and musk pull the scent towards a creamy, powdery and slightly animalic tone. Fruity and spicy accents stay in the background, and the sweetness is a side note rather than the main voice. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the small number of votes makes that reading tentative. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and winter is the least chosen season. Daily wear and leisure are the settings it leans towards most.

Waka - Madagascar

6.4

FiiLiT · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

FiiLiT Waka - Madagascar is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, green opening into a spicy, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring, fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. The top opens with Thai ginger, bergamot and mandarin petitgrain, a bright start. Palmarosa, geranium, jasmine and cinnamon in the heart add a floral, spicy turn. In the base, vanilla, Siam benzoin, patchouli and sandalwood settle the scent onto a warm, woody, resinous ground.

Ambre du Rêve

7.2

Chabaud · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chabaud Ambre du Rêve is a unisex scent that links a spicy opening of cinnamon, cumin and carrot to the sweet, resinous warmth of amber, vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with cinnamon, carrot and cumin in a spicy start. In the heart, patchouli, ylang-ylang, benzoin and turmeric add a floral, earthy middle layer. The base brings sandalwood, musk, vanilla, cedarwood and amber, and the scent settles into a creamy, woody, oriental sweetness. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent.

Camina - Provence

6.4

FiiLiT · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

FiiLiT Camina - Provence is a fresh, green and powdery unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split. It opens with green mandarin orange, fig, basil and lavender, then moves into a floral, powdery heart of mimosa, May rose and iris. Pine, oak wood, cedar and cypress settle underneath as a woody base.

Cèdre Noble

7.0

Chabaud · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Chabaud Cèdre Noble is a fresh, green and spicy woody scent for men and women alike, best suited to autumn days and leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. Leisure is the most common setting, with evening and night outings next. It opens with black pepper, lavender and absinth, which give a cool, herbal, spicy start. The heart holds thyme, cardamom, pine and nutmeg, and the base of cedarwood, sandalwood and pine wood settles into a woody, resinous, slightly smoky ground. The Nue Co. Forest Lungs and d'Annam Hinoki Meditation have a close profile.

Patchouli 1973

7.9

Chabaud · 2019

Citrus · Floral · Green

Chabaud Patchouli 1973 is a sweet, spicy and earthy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading and leisure use further behind. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine; it sits in between. The top is lavender and orange, giving a citrusy, green first impression. The heart is led by patchouli, geranium and cinnamon, where the floral side is balanced by spice and earth. Musk, amber and sandalwood soften the base into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky warmth.

Accra

6.1

Gallivant · 2023

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Gallivant Accra is a unisex fragrance where cognac, mango and passion fruit meet spice and wood. It opens with cognac, mango, papaya and passion fruit, a sweet, juicy fruit note, while chili and eucalyptus add a cool, sharp edge. The heart brings forward tobacco, coffee, saffron and cocoa. In the base, leather, patchouli and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, leathery ground. The spicy, oriental side dominates, with a soft powdery touch alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It reads as suitable for both men and women. Parfums de Marly Haltane and Barneys New York L'Wren Scott have a close profile.

A Olhar Trancoso

7.7

Comporta · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comporta A Olhar Trancoso is a unisex fresh scent that softens marine and citrus brightness with watery fruit and floral notes, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with marine notes, coconut water, lime and mint, which give it a cool, juicy feel. In the heart, watery fruits and tiaré add a floral sweetness, while woods and musk settle it onto a woody, creamy base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so those ratings are tentative. Most voters see it as a daytime or leisure scent, with some placing it at the office. Jo Malone Beach Blossom and Loewe Paula's Ibiza have a close profile.

Velur

8.9

Miraj · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Miraj Velur is a warm fragrance for men that wraps a sweet, spicy body in woody, resinous and leathery accords. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Every voter finds the longevity high, though the vote count is small, so the picture isn't settled. The scent sits on the masculine side. It opens with black pepper, bergamot and cardamom, which keep it spicy and slightly fresh. Saffron, coriander and vetiver come forward in the heart. In the base, Peru balsam, benzoin and amber sweeten it, while leather, patchouli and cedarwood add a woody, leathery floor. Ella K Parfums Mélodie de L'Altaï and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

Terre de Soleil

7.2

Parfumeurs du Monde · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Parfumeurs du Monde Terre de Soleil is a unisex fougère that reads green, earthy and spicy, with a warm, resinous side reminiscent of dried hay. Lavender, yuzu and mugwort open fresh and slightly bitter. In the heart, oregano, immortelle, fig tree and orris root soften it toward spicy and floral tones. Vetiver, labdanum and hay settle into an earthy, woody, faintly sweet base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters say it lasts a long time on skin, though the number of votes is small. Rania J. Lavande 44 and Emir Flame have a close profile.

Moon Child

7.5

Nos Republic · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Nos Republic Moon Child is a unisex scent that sets a sweet floral body against a powdery, smoky, slightly synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. The unisex profile sits comfortably on either a masculine or a feminine skin. It reads as one whole: stargazer lily and raspberry give a sweet, floral face, softened by sandalwood and musk. Aldehydes, dust, metal and gun powder add a powdery, smoky, faintly cold character. Nicolaï Poudre de Musc Intense and Rasasi Khaltat Al Oudh have a close profile.

Empire T

5.9

Nos Republic · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nos Republic Empire T is a unisex scent that pairs tuberose and ambrette seed with champagne, cigarette and ash. The notes are not split into top, heart and base but read as a single whole. The floral, sweet side of tuberose meets the light fizz of champagne, while the air accord pulls it towards a fresh, green feel. Cigarette and ash add a dry, smoky, earthy shadow, and the fur note brings an animal warmth. The contrast between floral freshness and dry smoke is what defines its character. Miller Harris No. 2 Tuberosa and Provence & Nature Précieuse Tubéreuse have a close profile.

Rose Gambit

7.0

Nos Republic · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nos Republic Rose Gambit is a unisex rose scent that balances a sweet, powdery side against a fresh, green one. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. It does not lean strongly masculine or feminine and sits comfortably on anyone. The number of ratings is small, so this impression is tentative. Rose and Roman chamomile set a fresh floral base. Almond milk adds a creamy sweetness, while hay and tobacco bring a warm, lightly spicy depth. Herb liqueur and woody notes keep the green side lively.