Note · woody
Mysore Sandalwood
286 perfumes feature this note.
Dior
Dior Addict
2002The original Dior Addict opened with a jolt of tart blackberry that felt almost edible, a daring choice for luxury perfume in the early 2000s.
FloralWoodyVanillaSweet4.1 / 5· 14,456Creed
Love in White
2005Love in White opens with a pristine magnolia that feels almost weightless, dusted with iris powder and tinged cool rather than tropical.
PowderyWoodyIrisCitrus3.7 / 5· 2,752Mancera
Aoud Vanille
2015Aoud Vanille opens with a spice triumvirate — black pepper, saffron, and cardamom arriving with authority.
WoodyVanillaWarm SpicyFresh Spicy4.2 / 5· 1,733Amouage
Gold Man
1983Amouage Gold Man was launched in 1983 as a deliberate assertion of ultimate luxury — the most expensive fragrance in the world at the time, built from precious materials without apology.
SmokyWoodyAmberFloral3.9 / 5· 1,677Etro
Etra
1999Etra opens with a single note of cardamom — warm, slightly sweet, faintly medicinal in the way good cardamom always is, setting a Middle Eastern-inflected tone from the outset.
WoodyRoseFloralWarm Spicy4.1 / 5· 1,393Xerjoff
Casamorati - 1888
2013The opening of 1888 feels unexpectedly bright—crisp pepper and citrus cut through what you'd expect from such a woody composition, suggesting restraint rather than force.
WoodyAmberPatchouliSoft Spicy4.1 / 5· 866Kajal
Almaz
2022Almaz opens with a tart brightness—black currant sharpened by bergamot—that quickly softens into something plush and sweet.
WoodySweetIrisVanilla4.1 / 5· 767Loewe
Agua de Loewe Ella
2009**Agua de Loewe Ella** opens with a tart citrus spray—bergamot and lemon that feel closer to cologne than contemporary femininity.
WoodyCitrusMuskyRose4.0 / 5· 651Courrèges
Empreinte
1970Empreinte opens with a tart, fleshy brightness—peach and bergamot cut through with galbanum's green bitterness and a hint of fig's milky sweetness.
LeatherIrisPatchouliRose4.3 / 5· 647Mancera
Fig Extasy
2021Fig-Extasy opens with an odd electricity—black pepper crackling around fresh fig and a wisp of incense, the ginger sharper than you'd expect.
LeatherWoodyGreenLavender3.9 / 5· 615Loewe
Agua de Loewe El
2009Agua de Loewe El opens with a sharp citrus clarity—yuzu and bergamot that feel bracingly cool, like water hitting stone.
CitrusMossyFruityAquatic4.1 / 5· 601Etro
Patchouly
1989Orange and bergamot open with a warm, rounded citrus — the orange providing sweetness, the bergamot adding lift.
PatchouliAmberAromaticFresh Spicy4.0 / 5· 549Mancera
So Blue
2015Lemon and bergamot open So Blue with a clean, precise citrus — bright and brief, working as a vehicle for what follows rather than a statement of its own.
WoodyRoseFruityAromatic3.8 / 5· 528Miller Harris
La Fumee
2011Incense opens with a direct, resinous declaration — lavender alongside it providing the only aromatic gentleness before the composition dives deep.
WoodySmokyOudAromatic4.3 / 5· 497Salvador Dalí
Daliflor
2000Daliflor translates its name literally: a flower — a bouquet, rendered cleanly without ornamentation or irony.
WoodyWhite FloralVioletFresh3.5 / 5· 476Stephane Humbert Lucas 777
Wish Come True
2017Incense laced into tuberose, draped in resin and ambergris.
AmberVanillaTuberoseBalsamic4.1 / 5· 442Montale
Aoud Melody
2014Aoud Melody announces itself without hesitation — leather and oud at full strength from the first spray, saffron adding a warm metallic cast, with clove pushing the opening toward the aromatic-spiced end.
OudWoodyAmberLeather3.9 / 5· 406Xerjoff
Casamorati - Fiero
2009Fiero opens on blood orange and lemongrass cutting bright and sharp before bergamot and Amalfi lemon round them into something wearable.
CitrusEarthySoft SpicyFresh3.9 / 5· 3881907
Almond
2004A green-bitter petitgrain lifts off the skin first, threaded with the creamy banana-tinged sweetness of ylang-ylang.
WoodyMossySoft SpicyAmber4.0 / 5· 369Molinard
Habanita Molinard 2012 Eau de Parfum
2012Habanita is one of perfumery's foundational orientals, composed in 1921 and reformulated in 2012 into a cleaner, more accessible silhouette.
Soft SpicyAmberBalsamicSmoky4.0 / 5· 369Berdoues
Collection Grands Crus - Assam of India
2015CitrusFreshSoft SpicyWoody3.8 / 5· 349Etro
Sandalo
1989Lemon and rose share the opening — a brief, slightly tart green-floral burst that dissolves quickly into the wood.
WoodyRoseVanillaPatchouli4.0 / 5· 349Jean-Louis Scherrer
Jean-Louis Scherrer Jean-Louis Scherrer 1979 Eau de Toilette
1979Galbanum opens alone at the top, sharp and bitter green, evoking crushed leaves and stems with no fruit or citrus to soften the entry.
MossyGreenEarthyRose4.0 / 5· 331Frapin
IF by R.K.
2019Ginger and black pepper open hot and dry, with bergamot adding just enough citrus to keep the spice from feeling abrasive.
WoodyWarm SpicyPowderyFruity4.1 / 5· 322Montale
Bakhoor
2018Bakhoor is Arabic incense — charcoal blocks layered with resins, woods, and oud smoke — and this interpretation names its reference accurately.
OudSmokyLeatherWoody3.9 / 5· 308Mancera
Fabulous Yuzu
2022Fabulous Yuzu starts where most yuzu fragrances stop — within a minute, the citrus is already braided with cinnamon and a thin ribbon of lemon that keeps the opening sharp rather than gourmand.
VanillaCitrusAromaticSweet3.9 / 5· 298Jean-Louis Scherrer
Scherrer 2 Jean-Louis Scherrer 1986 Eau de Toilette
1986Tuberose, violet leaf, jasmine and rose open in a dense, almost overpowering bouquet, the violet leaf adding a sap-green bitterness that cuts the floral richness without diminishing it.
FloralMossyTuberoseCinnamon3.9 / 5· 295Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle
2013Saffron, bergamot and nutmeg open with a warm, slightly leathery brightness, the citrus shaved thin against the dry spices.
WoodySweetPowderyVanilla3.9 / 5· 277Xerjoff
Star Musk
2013Star-musk opens with a resinous amber warmth that feels almost tactile, like sun-warmed skin layered with fine incense.
MuskyWoodyAmberVanilla4.1 / 5· 275Masque
III-I L'Attesa
2016FloralPowderyLactonicWoody4.0 / 5· 269Granado
Carioca
2015Freesia and bergamot open soft and slightly powdery, the freesia leading bright-petaled and a touch peppery.
PowderyFloralWhite FloralMusky4.2 / 5· 261Stéphane Humbert Lucas
Isra & Miraj
2019Bergamot and nutmeg open, but briefly — the bright citrus barely registers before nutmeg's cool-warm spice begins steering the composition somewhere darker.
LeatherAmberOudSmoky4.2 / 5· 260Montale
Aoud Lavender
2015Aoud Lavender is exactly what the name promises but executed with restraint.
OudLavenderPowderyWarm Spicy3.6 / 5· 246Nobile 1942
Chypre 1942
2011Bergamot opens crisp and slightly bitter, the traditional chypre cue.
TuberosePatchouliFloralRose4.2 / 5· 237The House of Oud
Wonderly
2017Apricot opens with a soft fruitiness — lactonic and slightly velvety rather than sharp.
SmokyPowderyWoodyFloral3.8 / 5· 209Argos
Adonis Awakens
2022Pink pepper, grapefruit, and bergamot open with a bright, slightly fizzy quality — the pepper adds texture and a mild heat, while the citrus fruits keep it feeling clean and lifted without being sharp.
CitrusFruitySweetRose4.2 / 5· 204Maître Parfumeur Et Gantier
Santal Noble
1988Santal Noble opens with incense and coffee — dry, slightly bitter, and resinous.
MossyAnimalicWoodyWarm Spicy4.2 / 5· 198Argos
Danae
2021Bergamot opens Danae with a clean, citrus-forward brightness that quickly steps aside.
Fresh SpicyWoodyMuskyCitrus4.2 / 5· 196Dusita
La Douceur de Siam Dusita 2017 Eau de Parfum
2017La Douceur de Siam opens with violet leaf — cool and slightly bitter — alongside ylang-ylang's heady tropical richness and May rose adding a soft floral brightness.
CinnamonFloralWoodyYellow Floral3.9 / 5· 195Dusita
Oudh Infini
2016Despite its name, oud is nowhere in the pyramid — instead, a Bulgarian May rose opens the fragrance with a warm, slightly jammy character rather than a sharp floral one.
AnimalicRoseMuskyFloral3.5 / 5· 185The House of Oud
Up To The Moon
2020Grapefruit and black currant open with a tart brightness, neroli adding a faintly floral lift.
VanillaFruityFloralSweet3.7 / 5· 170Guy Laroche
Fidji Guy Laroche 1966 Parfum
1966Bergamot and lemon open with crisp clarity before the heart reveals Bulgarian rose and violet — both soft-edged and slightly powdery, anchored in the green, mossy register that defines this concentration.
MossyFloralGreenFresh4.1 / 5· 169Argos
Danaë Argos 2021 Eau de Parfum
2021Bergamot opens clean and citrus-bright, but the freshness is short-lived.
WoodySoft SpicyCitrusPatchouli4.0 / 5· 169Areej Le Doré
Baikal Gris
2018Violet leaf opens cool and green, almost cucumber-fresh, paired with ambergris that immediately layers a salty mineral warmth underneath.
MossyAmberWoodyBalsamic4.5 / 5· 163Ramón Monegal
Ambra di Luna
2009Jasmine and lemon open on a bright, slightly cold floral note, but the transition is swift.
AmberWoodyLeatherSmoky4.2 / 5· 158Royal Crown
AL Kimiya
2012Bulgarian rose and honey open the heart — the honey is dense and slightly waxy, pushing the rose toward a rich, almost medicinal warmth rather than fresh-cut flowers.
BalsamicRoseFloralWhite Floral4.2 / 5· 147Alain Daniel
Esperanza Alain Daniel 2007 Eau de Parfum
2007Oud opens sharp and resinous, with an almost medicinal edge that commands attention.
OudSoft SpicySmokyAnimalic3.6 / 5· 139Montale
Red Aoud
2008Oud opens with considerable presence — the resinous, slightly smoky character hits first, carrying an animalic undercurrent that keeps the opening dense and complex.
OudSoft SpicySmokyWarm Spicy3.6 / 5· 139Argos
Pallas Athene
2022Pink pepper crackles against bergamot's bright zest, creating an effervescent citrus-spice opening that feels both crisp and slightly rosy.
FloralFruityFreshRose3.8 / 5· 128Jean-Louis Scherrer
Jean-Louis Scherrer Jean-Louis Scherrer 1979 Eau de Parfum
1979Galbanum opens with a sharp, green, almost bitter edge that quickly establishes a crisp, vegetal character.
GreenMossyFloralRose4.3 / 5· 122Dusita
Fleur de Lalita
2018Galbanum opens with a sharp green bitterness that quickly softens into a lush may rose accord.
GreenRoseFloralSoft Spicy3.7 / 5· 120Areej Le Doré
Civet de Nuit
2022Heliotrope introduces a powdery almond-like sweetness that feels both comforting and slightly dense.
AnimalicMossyBalsamicPowdery4.3 / 5· 115Orlane / Jean d'Albret
Be 21
2001Cinnamon and cardamom spark a dry, almost peppery heat that crackles against the skin for the first twenty minutes.
CinnamonIrisAlmondFloral3.7 / 5· 101Areej Le Doré
Chinese Oud
2021Orange and bergamot provide a bright citrus opening that is fresh and slightly zesty, quickly fading.
WoodyFloralSmokySoft Spicy4.5 / 5· 96Sultan Pasha Attars
Aurum d'Angkhor
2014Jasmine, saffron, and rose open with a rich floral-spicy accord that feels opulent and slightly honeyed.
RoseFloralAmberHoney4.5 / 5· 91Fueguia 1833
La Joven Noche
2013Sandalwood appears immediately, presenting a creamy, slightly spicy woodiness that remains the sole focus throughout.
WoodyPowderyWarm Spicy4.3 / 5· 91Rancé 1795
Tubéreuse Amour
2012Violet leaf and neroli create a green citrus opening that is fresh and slightly aromatic.
White FloralTuberoseFloralWoody3.8 / 5· 84Pierre Guillaume
Intrigant Patchouli
2005Lemon provides a sharp citrus opening that quickly gives way to a heart of Mysore Sandalwood and Patchouli.
PatchouliWoodySoft SpicyEarthy3.8 / 5· 83O Boticário
Connexion Woods
An aromatic-woody masculine that opens drier than most: rosemary, lemon, Virginia cedar and bergamot stack herb and wood from the first moment, with no fruit or sweet relief.
LavenderPatchouliLeather4.0 / 5· 83Royal Crown
Khan
2018Neroli flashes first, a bright citrus-floral spark that quickly picks up smoke from guaiac wood, turning the opening into a dry, peppery incense.
WoodyWarm SpicyOudPatchouli4.2 / 5· 77Comptoir Sud Pacifique
Eau de Biarritz
1995Ylang-ylang opens with a creamy, almost banana-sweet lift that bergamot quickly slices into a bright, coastal sparkle.
SaltyMarineAromaticVanilla3.5 / 5· 72Salvatore Ferragamo
Signorina Eleganza Limited Edition
2014Honey drizzles over crisp pear and sharp grapefruit, turning the opening sticky-fruit with pepper spark.
NuttyHoneyFruityPatchouli4.0 / 5· 71Ensar Oud / Oriscent
Crime & Punishment Ensar Oud / Oriscent 2020 Pure Parfum
2020Ginger snaps bright and peppery against sun-warmed peach skin, the duo fizzing for ten minutes before petitgrain’s bitter green stem cuts the sweetness.
WoodyFruityWhite FloralFloral4.3 / 5· 70Royal Crown
Habanos
Tobacco dominates from the first spray, a moist cigar-leaf richness made brighter by lime peel and ylang-ylang’s creamy banana lift.
TobaccoWhite FloralSoft SpicySmoky4.0 / 5· 70Molyneux
Initiation
1990Tuberose dominates the opening, its creamy white petals streaked with peach sweetness and ylang-ylang's banana-like lushness.
CoconutLactonicWhite FloralSweet4.3 / 5· 69Jean Patou
L'Heure Attendue
1946Lily of the valley opens cool and green, its bell-like crispness framing the composition like morning light through white curtains.
White FloralWoodyFloralSoft Spicy4.3 / 5· 64Annette Neuffer
Blue In Green
2021Rosemary and lime open with a brisk, slightly bitter green-citrus snap that feels like crushed leaves on cold stone.
CitrusFreshGreenWoody4.2 / 5· 57Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur
Black Forest
Grapefruit opens brisk and slightly bitter, its citrus oils shearing across the top like chilled zest.
PatchouliWoodyBalsamicSmoky3.9 / 5· 57Areej Le Doré
Paradise Soil
2024Ginger snaps open with peppery heat, cinnamon adding barky sweetness while black pepper keeps the spark alive.
OudFloralAmberWhite Floral4.4 / 5· 57House of Matriarch
Bittersweet Symphony
2015Cocoa dominates the heart with a dry, bitter cocoa-powder edge that immediately darkens the saffron’s hay-like leather nuance.
SmokyWarm SpicySweetOud4.3 / 5· 55Roads
Harmattan
2014Lavender opens cool and medicinal, immediately met by black pepper's dry crackle that roughs up the edges.
TuberoseSoft SpicyLavenderWarm Spicy4.1 / 5· 55Areej Le Doré
Mysore Incenza
2022Olibanum opens with a bright, lemony frankincense smoke that crackles like resin on a hot coal.
SmokyWoodyAmberRose4.0 / 5· 52Guy Laroche
Fidji Guy Laroche 1966 Eau de Toilette
1966Lemon and bergamot flash bright, almost metallic, before Bulgarian rose swells and softens the citrus edge with a powdery floral creaminess.
MossyCitrusFloralGreen4.3 / 5· 50Chatillon Lux
Chestnut Street Chatillon Lux 2008 Aftershave
2008WoodyFloralSoft SpicySweet3.5 / 5· 50Ensar Oud / Oriscent
EO N°2 Ensar Oud / Oriscent 2018 Pure Parfum
2018Cumin and pink pepper crackle over rosewood, the trio creating a hot, dry spice that feels like splinters of red cedar catching sunlight.
AnimalicSoft SpicyWoodyLeather4.5 / 5· 46Ensar Oud / Oriscent
EO N°2: Kashmir Ensar Oud / Oriscent 2021 Pure Parfum
2021Rosewood opens dry and splintery, its pale wood shavings dusted with hot cumin and a crack of pink pepper that sparks immediate heat.
AnimalicSoft SpicyWoodyLeather4.3 / 5· 41Ensar Oud / Oriscent
Homeros SQ
Civet opens raw and gasoline-bright, streaking neroli’s honeyed petals with a feral growl that refuses polite citrus conventions.
WoodyTobaccoAnimalicMossy4.2 / 5· 39Boadicea The Victorious
Virtuous
2011Saffron opens with a dry, leathery spice that immediately stains the skin a deep crimson.
RoseWarm SpicyOudWoody3.4 / 5· 39Argos
Love Triumphs Over War
2023Tuberose dominates the opening, its creamy white-petal heft drenched in tart black-currant syrup and a flash of lemon that keeps the blossom from turning syrupy.
TuberoseWhite FloralFruitySweet3.5 / 5· 38Maison Mona di Orio
Lux
2006Petitgrain crackles open with a bitter-green flash that quickly folds into creamy Mysore sandalwood, the wood’s milky sweetness amplified rather than challenged by the citrus leaf.
WoodyAmberMuskyCitrus3.5 / 5· 37Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur
Amber Rose
2018Oud opens dense and slightly animalic, its resinous bite framed by a cool violet leaf that strips away any syrupy edge.
AmberOudWoodyFloral3.8 / 5· 36Areej Le Doré
Chinese Oud II
2023Orange and bergamot flash bright, then gardenia’s creamy petal folds into jasmine and rose, forming a white floral haze that softens the medicinal rasp of oud.
OudWoodyWhite FloralMossy4.4 / 5· 36Argos
Birth of Venus
2023Lavender and citrus open with aromatic freshness before peach and orange blossom add fruity floralcy.
FloralFruityPowderyChocolate3.8 / 5· 34Mancera
Wild Rose Aoud
2014Jasmine provides a floral opening that quickly merges with warm amber and vanilla.
AmberVanillaFloralWoody3.6 / 5· 34Ensar Oud / Oriscent
Monsieur Oud Attar
Pink pepper and petitgrain open with a fresh-spicy citrus burst, while civet adds an animalic warmth that is immediately noticeable.
OudAnimalicWoodyFloral4.0 / 5· 32Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur
Desert Wind
Rosewood and lavender open with a woody-aromatic sharpness softened by nutmeg's warm-spicy nuance and castoreum's animalic hint.
WoodyAnimalicFloralSoft Spicy4.0 / 5· 32Caron
N'Aimez que Moi Caron 1917 Parfum
1917Rose opens with a classic floral character that is neither too sweet nor too green, presenting a balanced bouquet.
IrisRosePowderyFloral4.1 / 5· 31Sultan Pasha Attars
Ambrecuir
2015Amber and saffron create an opulent opening, rich with warm spice and resinous depth.
TobaccoAmberBalsamicWarm Spicy4.1 / 5· 30Ensar Oud / Oriscent
Monsieur Oud Ensar Oud / Oriscent Pure Parfum
Petitgrain offers a green, citrusy opening that feels fresh and slightly bitter, complemented by pink pepper's soft-spicy warmth.
OudWoodyFloralAnimalic4.0 / 5· 29Annette Neuffer
Chocolat Irisé
Bergamot provides a sharp citrus opening that quickly recedes to reveal orange blossom's floral heart.
PatchouliWoodyEarthyCitrus4.0 / 5· 29Sonoma Scent Studio
Yin And Ylang
2014Blood orange and bergamot create a bright citrus opening with juicy, tangy freshness.
White FloralYellow FloralWoodyCitrus3.8 / 5· 28Sultan Pasha Attars
Al Hareem
2014Saffron and rose open with a rich spicy-floral accord that feels both warm and slightly powdery.
WoodyRoseWarm SpicyTobacco4.3 / 5· 27Ensar Oud / Oriscent
Egyptian Musk Ensar Oud / Oriscent Parfum
Ginger, yuzu, and pink pepper create a bright, spicy-citrus opening that quickly transitions into a floral heart.
White FloralWoodyAnimalicSoft Spicy3.5 / 5· 27Faberlic
Alternative
2007Sage and rosemary open with a crisp herbal character, immediately met by pink pepper's soft-spicy lift.
HerbalFreshCitrusWoody4.1 / 5· 26Annette Neuffer
Estate
2022Sage and rosemary crackle open with a dry, resinous green bite that feels like crushed herbs on sun-warmed stone.
AromaticWoodyFreshCitrus4.1 / 5· 26ADN Paris
Baraka ADN Paris Eau de Parfum
Lemon and bergamot open with a sharp citrus burst that quickly softens under cardamom and nutmeg's warm-spicy veil.
Warm SpicyWoodySoft SpicyAmber4.0 / 5· 25Sultan Pasha Attars
Chypre Narcisse
Narcissus dominates the opening, its honeyed pollen dusted with sharp lime and bergamot that scatters sunlight across the petals.
Yellow FloralMossyAnimalicGreen4.2 / 5· 24Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur
Homage Oud
2017Petitgrain slices through the opening with a bitter-green flash that dries the citrus oils into crisp shards.
LeatherWoodyBalsamicRose4.0 / 5· 24Corday
Possession
1937Galbanum snaps open with bitter green resin that drags bergamot’s citrus into stem-like territory, while sage adds a camphoraceous lift.
MossyWhite FloralGreenPowdery4.3 / 5· 24French Connection / FCUK
POP! Art Him
Orange blossom opens with a clean, soapy brightness that immediately frames the tobacco in a fresh, almost sun-lit way rather than the usual dense, honeyed treatment.
TobaccoWoodySoft SpicyBalsamic4.1 / 5· 23Sultan Pasha Attars
Cuirlilas
Heliotrope opens with a soft almond-powder haze that immediately signals creamy sweetness.
PowderySweetLeatherFloral4.2 / 5· 22Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur
No. 1 Pure Attar
Leather opens the composition with a dry, slightly mineral hide note that immediately fuses to ambergris’s salty, marine-tinged warmth, creating a rugged animalic accord.
LeatherWoodyAnimalicAmber4.0 / 5· 22Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur
No. 1 Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Extrait de Parfum
Leather opens raw and slightly mineral, the ambergris lending a salty, skin-warm lift rather than marine freshness.
LeatherWoodyAmberFloral3.6 / 5· 22Kajal
Kajal
2014Kajal by Kajal centers on iris — here in a presentation that's simultaneously powdery and slightly rooty, sitting between the carrot-earthy facet and the cleaner floral-powder register.
IrisPowderyFloralSweet3.6 / 5· 21Caron
Montaigne Caron 2017 Eau de Parfum
2017Jasmine and orange blossom open with a narcotic floral intensity that is both heady and slightly indolic, creating an opulent first impression.
FloralPowderySoft SpicyWoody4.0 / 5· 20Toni Cabal
Oud & Berries
2020Raspberry opens with a tart, jammy fruitiness that is immediately rich and slightly sweet.
RoseFruityOudSweet4.3 / 5· 20Bortnikoff
Dream
2023FloralVanillaFruityWoody3.7 / 5· 20Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio / I Profumi di Firenze
Fresco di Vetiver Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio / I Profumi di Firenze Eau de Parfum
A bright citrus burst of orange, lemon, and bergamot opens with effervescent freshness, lifted by a cool mint accent.
FloralCitrusFreshGreen3.5 / 5· 19Frau Tonis Parfum
No. 08 Été éternel
White FloralCitrusSweetTuberose4.2 / 5· 18Forage
Cove Creek Forage Eau de Toilette
Cinnamon opens with a warm and spicy kick, immediately establishing a rich and inviting aura.
CinnamonTobaccoWarm SpicyPatchouli3.7 / 5· 17Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur
Tranquilla
Yuzu and petitgrain offer a tart, green-citrus opening sharpened by pink pepper’s fresh-spicy buzz.
MossyBalsamicSoft SpicyWoody4.2 / 5· 16Ensar Oud / Oriscent
EO N°2 Ensar Oud / Oriscent 2018 Eau de Parfum
2018Rosewood and cumin introduce a warm, slightly savory spice that is immediately deepened by clove's aromatic intensity.
Soft SpicyAnimalicWoodyLeather4.3 / 5· 15Sultan Pasha Attars
Chypre Chrysantheme
Lime, lemon, and bergamot burst forth with a sharp, effervescent citrus that is immediately tempered by rich jasmine.
MossyFloralCitrusAnimalic4.1 / 5· 15Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio / I Profumi di Firenze
Tulipano Nero Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio / I Profumi di Firenze 1990 Eau de Parfum
1990Bergamot provides a sharp citrus introduction that quickly yields to spicy cinnamon and nutmeg.
Warm SpicyFloralSoft SpicyMossy3.6 / 5· 15Argos
Nemean Lion
2022Oakmoss and labdanum open with a dense chypre-resinous chord, mossy-green on one side and sweet-balsamic on the other.
LeatherSmokyBalsamicMossy3.7 / 5· 15Massimo Dutti
White Santal
2020Cardamom and bergamot open dry and cool, the spice adding more lift than warmth to the citrus.
LeatherWoodyWarm SpicyAromatic4.3 / 5· 14Etro
Raving
Peach and galbanum open with an unusual contrast — peach's juicy stone-fruit warmth against galbanum's sharp green-bitter resinous bite.
Warm SpicyAmberCinnamonRose3.5 / 5· 14Caron
Montaigne Caron 2017 Parfum
2017Jasmine and orange blossom open together — both creamy, both slightly indolic, the orange blossom adding a softer citrus-floral warmth that bridges the perfume's two registers.
FloralYellow FloralWhite FloralPowdery4.5 / 5· 13Guy Laroche
Fidji Guy Laroche 1966 Eau de Parfum
1966Lemon and bergamot open with a bright, clean citrus character — the pairing classical and slightly aldehydic in its sparkle, setting a vintage feel from the first moments.
MossyFloralWoodyRose4.3 / 5· 13Lost Tribe
Always Greener
2023Petitgrain and vetiver open green and stemmy together, with frankincense smoke and star anise's licorice-edge complicating the opening into something more herbal-resin than fresh-aromatic.
HerbalWoodySmokyEarthy3.7 / 5· 13