The Perfume Library

Sehr Lattafa / سحر لطافة (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Sehr Lattafa / سحر لطافة Eau de Parfum is a warm, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out ahead of leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with cinnamon and bitter almond. The heart holds Akigalawood®, Pomarose® and jasmine, and the base settles into vanilla absolute, tonka bean and amber. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords lead, softened by woody, powdery and creamy sides. Ayat Oud Khamrah / عود خمرة and Armaf Craze have a close profile.

Roaring Radcliff

8.0

Penhaligon's · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Penhaligon's Roaring Radcliff is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance built on rum, tobacco and gingerbread, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the top occasions. It reads mostly masculine. It has been discontinued. Rum opens sweet and smoky, then the tobacco heart adds a woody, drier edge. Gingerbread leads the base, closing the scent on a warm, gourmand and spicy note. Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée and Nishane Fan Your Flames have a close profile.

Aoud Café

7.1

Mancera · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mancera Aoud Café is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around coffee, amber and oud. It opens with bergamot, peach and blackcurrant, a lightly fruity start. Amber and coffee take over in the heart, bringing out the gourmand side. Oud, white musk and sandalwood settle underneath, giving it a woody, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and it leans somewhat masculine. Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent and Carolina Herrera Bronze Tonka have a close profile.

Honey Oud

7.9

Floris · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Floris Honey Oud is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with soft honey meeting the woody warmth of oud. English honey and bergamot open it, with rose, oud and patchouli at the heart. Musk, labdanum, amber, vanilla and more oud sit in the base. A floral, gourmand sweetness rests on a spicy, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it leans neither way firmly. Arabian Oud Woody and Birkholz Amber Intense have a close profile.

Eyes Closed

7.3

Byredo · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Byredo Eyes Closed is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against spice, wood and powder, and it suits cooler weather and relaxed days best. It opens with cardamom and cinnamon for a warm, spicy start. The heart holds carrot, orris butter and ginger: carrot and orris soften it into powder, while ginger keeps the spice lively. Papyrus and patchouli form a dry, woody base that holds the sweetness in check. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn, then winter, while summer plays a small part. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it also works at the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as sitting between the two. Those after a similar profile could also look at The Dua Brand Introspection and Hunq #003 Carpenter.

Armani Code Ultimate pour Homme

7.6

Giorgio Armani · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ultimate pour Homme is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with vanilla and wood, suited to cooler seasons and evenings out; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange and grapefruit, while star anise adds a spicy edge. The heart of cypress, cedar, heliotrope and olive blossom moves between floral and woody. The base of gaiac wood, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens it, leaving a gourmand, powdery, oriental finish. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Close to half of voters read it as masculine. Kate Moss Vintage and Givenchy Ange ou Démon (Eau de Parfum) have a similar profile.

Tinharé

7.6

Le Couvent · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Le Couvent Tinharé is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy gourmand warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure time and evenings. More voters call it feminine, but a fair share see it as masculine, so it works for both. It opens with red mandarin orange, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine and blond woods set a floral, woody base. Vanilla absolute takes over at the bottom and settles the scent into a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy warmth.

Royal Dubai

7.6

The Nose Behind · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Nose Behind Royal Dubai is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out perfume. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Some read it as masculine and others as feminine, with a slight lean towards masculine. It opens with black pepper, cinnamon and ylang-ylang, so the spice comes first. The heart brings Atlas cedar, plum, patchouli and violet, adding a fruity, floral softness. The base of woods, sweet notes and musk settles into a gourmand, creamy and woody warmth.

18 Cadjméré

7.4

Pierre Guillaume · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pierre Guillaume 18 Cadjméré is a unisex fragrance that sets a fruity, sweet opening over a gourmand, woody and resinous base. The top is tangerine and plant juice: the tangerine bright and sugary, the plant juice keeping it slightly green and damp. In the heart, rosewood and Kenyan cypress resin add a dry, spicy woodiness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and ambrette seed turns it powdery and creamy-soft. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as belonging to one side. Its profile is close to Esteban Orientalissime and Profumum Roma Oxiana.

A*Men Kryptomint

7.4

Mugler · 2017

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Mugler A*Men Kryptomint is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a sweet, gourmand side, and it leans towards spring and leisure wear. Mint comes first, Egyptian geranium adds a green heart, and Indonesian patchouli settles underneath. Fresh and green accords dominate, softened by sweet, creamy, gourmand and spicy tones, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure and daily wear get the most votes. It reads masculine, with a modern feel. It has been discontinued. Victoria's Secret Frostmelt and Demeter Fragrance Library Chocolate Mint / Nach 8 have a close profile.

Al Awsaaf / الأوصاف

8.1

Lattafa · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Al Awsaaf is a woody oriental whose sweet, gourmand side is balanced by the warmth of spice and resin; it is unisex and suits evenings in the cooler months. It opens with elemi resin, pink pepper and violet. In the heart, spices, myrrh, tonka bean and cedar sweeten and deepen the scent. The base of musk, patchouli, oakmoss and oud settles that sweetness onto a woody, resinous footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, and the occasions chosen most are nights out and evenings. More votes call it masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Magenta Tanzanite

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Magenta Tanzanite is a sweet, spicy unisex scent suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with ginger, bergamot and cardamom, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, myrrh, coffee and cinnamon take over, adding a resinous, creamy warmth. The base of tonka bean, tobacco absolute and vanilla settles into a gourmand, woody, oriental sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine, so it sits between the two. The Dua Brand Purple Stone of Return and Rabanne Pure XS Night have a close profile.

Royal Blend

8.6

French Avenue · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that sets cognac, cinnamon and plum against a warm base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. It lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it suits best. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with cognac, cinnamon and plum, which give a fruity sweetness and a touch of spice. In the heart, iris and myrrh soften that sweetness. It dries down to a creamy, woody, gourmand base of tonka bean, vanilla and sandalwood. Orientica Old Fashioned and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Soleil Lalique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lalique · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Soleil Lalique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bitter almond and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange and cardamom give it a bright citrus opening, with bitter almond adding a sweet edge. In the heart, pear sorbet, milk coffee and jasmine blend fruity, gourmand and floral tones. Sandalwood, praliné and musk leave it creamy and soft at the base.

Yacht Club de Monaco

8.5

Xerjoff · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

White Rice

7.5

d'Annam · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

d'Annam White Rice is a unisex scent that runs fresh and floral, with a sweetness that settles into a creamy, powdery texture, and it suits everyday wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters pick spring, then fall; daily and leisure wear lead, with the office a fair third. Voters mostly call its character modern and feminine, though it reads as unisex. It opens with pandanus and rice, with orris root and jasmine in the heart. Tonka bean, cedarwood and white musk form the base. The result is a fresh floral feel, a light gourmand sweetness and a woody ground. The Dua Brand Rice Rice Baby and L'Erbolario Cocco have a close profile.

Gioiosa

8.3

Profumum Roma · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Profumum Roma Gioiosa is a sweet, creamy unisex fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure time. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it modern. The scent pairs a citrus and fruity brightness with creamy warmth: bergamot and orange open it up, while jasmine and coconut add a soft, creamy floral touch. Vanilla and amber deepen the sweetness, with musk and moss staying in the background. The gourmand and resinous accords tie it into a warm whole. Grammatik Drammatik Haptic and Marks & Spencer White Coconut have a close profile.

The Forward

7.9

Mind Games · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Mind Games The Forward is a fresh, gourmand unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the soft sweetness of vanilla and sandalwood. It opens with Madagascan mandarin orange, honey pomelo and lemon in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, salt and jasmine sambac come forward while tonka bean softens the sweetness. The base leaves a creamy, woody ground of sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and cashmeran. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, though night out and business get votes too. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. Xerjoff Uden and Câline Mystic White have a close profile.

Momento

8.5

Riiffs · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Riiffs Momento is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that sets oud and damask rose against the sweetness of tonka bean and caramel. Momento's longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with sugar, saffron and mandarin orange, a spicy, sweet start. In the heart, oud, damask rose and tonka bean give it a floral, creamy softness. The base of cedarwood, caramel and amberwood settles into a woody, oriental sweetness. Lancôme Rôses Berberanza and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Bois Talisman

7.0

Dior · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Bois Talisman is a sweet, woody and slightly smoky unisex scent built around vanilla, sugar and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads somewhere in between. Vanilla and sugar give a gourmand sweetness, while cedarwood holds it on a dry, woody base. Spicy and oriental accents add warmth, and a smoky edge keeps the sweetness from turning confectionary. Lattafa Raghba and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

A*Men Fantasm

7.7

Mugler · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Fantasm is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance with a spicy edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Citrus fruits and bergamot brighten the first impression, while pink pepper and clary sage add a spicy edge. Cocoa absolute and patchouli settle it onto a gourmand, creamy, earthy base; the overall feel is sweet, woody and distinctly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. It reads masculine and modern. Profumum Roma Luce and Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Extreme have a close profile.

Bronze Goddess 2008

7.4

Estēe Lauder · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2008 is a feminine, summery fragrance where citrus and white flowers meet over a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, Sicilian bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon, a bright, fruity freshness. Magnolia, jasmine, orange blossom and tiaré add a soft floral layer. Coconut milk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood sweeten it and carry it into a creamy, lightly powdery woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Over half of voters pick summer, with spring next; leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Most voters find it clearly feminine. Estēe Lauder Bronze Goddess 2010 and Azurēe Soleil have a close profile.

Joop! Thrill Man

7.1

Joop! · 2009

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Joop! Thrill Man is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity start with a sweet, gourmand warmth, easy to wear on leisure days and through fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is named most for leisure, evenings and nights out, and it also works at the office. Voters call its character masculine and modern. It has been discontinued. The top notes of apple, bergamot and lavender give a fresh, lightly fruity opening. In the heart, woods take over; in the base, amber, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into a powdery, oriental warmth. Spicy and synthetic tones stay in the background.

Amber Oud

7.7

Kilian · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Amber Oud is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, pairing sweet, spicy warmth with resinous wood; it has been discontinued. Amber, benzoin and vanilla give it a gourmand sweetness, while spices and oud settle that sweetness onto an earthy, smoky base. Cedar frames it with wood, and the powdery and animal touches round out a warm, oriental character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Fiore d'Ambra and Maison Tahité Cacao².