The Perfume Library

9 perfumes

Rasāyana

Amphora Exotica · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Amphora Exotica Rasāyana is a unisex oriental, resinous scent where honey, orange and Bulgarian rose meet in a sweet, citrusy and floral frame. It opens with honey, orange and lemon, while mimosa and pandanus soften that bright sweetness. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, cardamom and Kashmiri saffron set a floral and spicy line. The base of Hawaiian vanilla, benzoin and Indian oud, with butter, ambrette and Mysore sandalwood, adds a creamy, woody and slightly animalic warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the vote counts are small, so treat that with caution. The sweetness and oud weight suit cooler weather and evenings better. It reads balanced between masculine and feminine. Ensar Oud CP Raspberry and Rochas Moustache (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Nephrite Elixir

8.9

Amphora Exotica

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Amphora Exotica Nephrite Elixir is a unisex scent where citrus meets green, resinous and earthy tones, with an animal depth underneath; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters rate both high, though the number of votes is small, so it is only a leaning. It doesn't pull toward masculine or feminine and sits in between. Up top, tangerine, lime and yuzu absolute carry the citrus, while holy basil, honey and Somalian frankincense add a green, sweet and resinous edge. In the heart, orris butter, patchouli, civet and green tea come forward, softened by osmanthus and linden blossom. At the base, oakmoss, labdanum, fir balsam and mushrooms settle the scent into a woody, earthy floor.

Vespers

7.9

Amphora Exotica · 2024

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Amphora Exotica Vespers is a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent built around cinnamon, jasmine sambac and Indian oud. Cinnamon gives the opening a warm, spicy tone. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and champaca form a floral base, while patchouli and Java vetiver pull it in an earthy, woody direction. The base is led by Indian oud, Mysore sandalwood and vanilla; oriental, resinous and animal accords carry the scent into a dense, warm register. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these figures are tentative. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings. It is unisex and reads comfortably on either men or women. Strangelove NYC deadofnight and Sospiro Duetto have a close profile.