The Perfume Library

Eclaire / اكلاير

7.7

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Eclaire is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads feminine, with a modern side as well. It opens with milk, sugar and caramel, and honey and white blossoms sit in the heart. The base holds praliné, musk and vanilla. Gourmand, powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a synthetic smoothness alongside. Zakat Louise Praline and Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade have a close profile.

Orchidée Vanille

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille is a sweet, gourmand-leaning unisex floral that most voters place in fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close to you without filling the room. Most voters choose fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across daily wear, leisure and evenings, and in character votes the feminine side leads. Mandarin orange and lychee open it fresh and fruity. In the heart, bitter almond, Bulgarian rose and violet add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base carries vanilla absolute and tonka bean for a creamy sweetness, with cedar steadying it slightly and a spicy touch in the background. Lolita Lempicka Le Parfum and Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche have a close profile.

CK One Shock for Him

7.7

Calvin Klein · 2011

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Calvin Klein CK One Shock for Him is a men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and wood. Lavender, clementine and cucumber give it a fresh opening. Black basil, cardamom and black pepper add a spicy edge in the heart. In the base, patchouli, tobacco and white musk come forward while cashmeran softens everything. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and slightly synthetic, with woody and oriental tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is the least favoured season. It leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out, and reads masculine and modern. Armaf Victory and La Rive Heroic Man have a close profile.

Italica

7.4

Casamorati · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Casamorati Italica is a creamy unisex gourmand that opens with milk, saffron and Sicilian almond and sweetens into toffee and vanilla. The opening is led by milk, saffron and Sicilian almond, with the spice and almond sweetness pulling it firmly towards gourmand. In the heart, toffee and Bourbon vanilla take over, making it creamy and sugary. White musk, cedarwood and sandalwood sit underneath and give the sweetness a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out, and rarely to the office. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Place des Lices Safran Gourmand and Maison Tahité VaneXstasy have a close profile.

Back to Black, Aphrodisiac (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Back to Black, Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, honey and vanilla absolute, sweet and smoky, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Honey and vanilla absolute set a sweet, gourmand base, while spices and chamomile pull it towards a fruity, powdery side. Sandalwood and cedarwood give the woody frame, and frankincense and smoke add a resinous, smoky warmth.

London for Men (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Burberry · 2006

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Burberry London for Men Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy and woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter days. It opens with lavender, bergamot and cinnamon, and the spice comes through first. The heart holds mimosa and leather, the base tobacco and oakmoss. Sweet and gourmand accords soften it, while the leathery, oriental side keeps it warm. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few suggest summer. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and also works for daily and office wear. Most see it as masculine and classic. Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.

Sì (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity and sweet scent with a clear gourmand side, set on a woody, powdery base and mostly read as feminine. It opens with mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot for brightness, while blackcurrant liqueur rounds that off with a dark, fruity sweetness. In the heart, May rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and neroli absolute form a full floral bouquet. The dry-down is led by vanilla absolute, blond woods and amber, with patchouli adding a faint earthy note. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though daily wear has its share. Most voters see it as feminine. Sangado Sicily and Cacharel Catch… Me have a close profile.

Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense)

8.1

Jo Malone · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka (Cologne Intense) is a unisex scent built on a sweet, creamy base of tonka bean, vanilla and almond, with the resinous warmth of Namibian myrrh at its heart. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose it for summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for daily wear and the office. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. Lavender opens it, then gives way fairly quickly to the resinous, slightly smoky myrrh. The base is led by tonka bean, vanilla and almond: a sweet, gourmand, powdery and creamy warmth, with a woody and spicy edge underneath. Alexandria Fragrances Mr. Sillage and Zara Starlight Vanilla have a close profile.

Hundred Silent Ways (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Nishane · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Nishane Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet and creamy feminine scent that suits autumn and spring, especially in the evening. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer comes last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and wears easily in leisure time too. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Tuberose, mandarin orange and peach open on a fruity floral note. In the heart, jasmine, iris and gardenia carry the floral body with a powdery softness. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand tone, with vetiver keeping that sweetness in check.

Fan Your Flames

7.8

Nishane · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nishane Fan Your Flames is a sweet, smoky, gourmand unisex fragrance that pairs coconut and rum with the warmth of tonka bean and tobacco. It opens with coconut and rum, a sweet and creamy start. Tonka bean and tobacco take over in the heart, bringing out the spicy, oriental side. Oakmoss and Chinese toon in the base give it a woody, smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine. Nishane Fan Your Flames X and Initio Side Effect have a close profile.

La Belle

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle is a feminine scent that sets a floral and fruity core on a sweet, gourmand and creamy warmth. It lasts strongly and projects strongly, so it stays noticeable on skin for a long time. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It gets its highest votes for evenings and nights out, with leisure and daily wear also in the mix. Most voters find it feminine, though many call it modern. Green pear and bergamot give it a fruity freshness, softened by floral notes. Vanilla and amber build a sweet, creamy base, and musk smooths it out. Roasted notes and leather darken the gourmand side, while vetiver leaves a dry tone in the background.

Bitter Peach (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Tom Ford · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum is a unisex fruity-gourmand that opens on wild peach, cardamom and Sicilian blood orange and settles into sweet vanilla and benzoin. The opening pairs cardamom and blood orange with the peach, giving it a lightly spiced, fresh frame. In the heart, heliotrope, jasmine, rum and cognac add a floral, boozy warmth. The base of vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean and sandalwood is creamy and sweet, while patchouli stays in the background and softens that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, night out and daily wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a sizable share finds it masculine.

The Most Wanted (Eau de Parfum Intense)

8.0

Azzaro · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Azzaro The Most Wanted (Eau de Parfum Intense) is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men, with spice set against a creamy sweetness and a woody base. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. It leans towards fall and winter, less so spring, and few suggest it for summer. It is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out, with office wear the least voted use. Voters tend to read it as masculine and modern. Guatemala cardamom gives a spicy first impression, and toffee in the heart turns it creamy and gourmand. The base pairs Bourbon vanilla with vetiver: the vanilla keeps the sweetness going while the vetiver adds a dry, woody balance. A synthetic accord also belongs to the profile. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme and Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum have a close profile.

Le Bain (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Joop! · 1988

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Joop! Le Bain Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and lightly spicy gourmand side, made for women. It opens bright with orange blossom, lemon and bergamot lifted by aldehydes. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley carry the floral side while cedar and sandalwood add a woody base. The dry-down sweetens with vanilla, tonka bean and amber into an oriental warmth, while patchouli and musk finish it with a creamy depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings, leisure and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Emanuel Ungaro Ungaro and Eisenberg J'Ose have a close profile.

Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud

7.7

Lattafa · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Saffron and nutmeg open it with a spicy start. The heart holds geranium, woody notes and labdanum, while vanilla, oud and leather form a sweet, gourmand base. The overall picture is resinous, leathery and oriental, with the vanilla softening the smoky oud. Qaa'ed and Oud Mood have a close profile.

Velvet Tonka

8.0

bdk Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with almond and orange blossom, then moves into a heart of Balkans tobacco absolute and rose absolute that adds a spicy, powdery depth. The base of Bourbon vanilla absolute, tonka bean absolute, amberwood and amyris settles into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out, though spring works too. Its character leans feminine in the votes, with a fair share calling it masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Amande and Une Nuit Nomade Chemin d'Amande have a close profile.

Flowerbomb (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Viktor & Rolf · 2004

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and powdery scent built around a heart of freesia, jasmine and orchid, made for women. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters suggest autumn, spring and winter, while summer matters less. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and most voters call it feminine. Tea and bergamot open it lightly, then freesia, jasmine and orchid form the floral heart. Patchouli and rose sit in the base. Fruity and gourmand touches sweeten it and a powdery texture softens the whole. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb de Paris and Ricarda M. High Society have a close profile.

Leisure in Paradise

8.0

Simone Andreoli · 2020

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Simone Andreoli Leisure in Paradise is a fresh, sweet fruity-gourmand scent for summer and spring days, described as unisex. It opens with pineapple and papaya, a bright, juicy fruit note. In the heart, vanilla and coconut milk turn it creamy and gourmand, while Caribbean woods lay a light woody base under the sweetness. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, though evening and night out are not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most votes read it as feminine, though some see it as unisex. The Dua Brand Paradise Leisure and Maison Anthony Marmin Mexico have a close profile.

Duchessa

8.5

Gritti · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gritti Duchessa is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with spice keeping its sweetness in check. It opens with bitter orange, blood orange zest and black cherry, while marzipan and saffron blossom add a soft, sweet edge. In the heart, clove and cocoa come forward, rounded by jasmine and white blossoms. The base of brown sugar, almond and iris settles into a creamy, sweet finish. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though some call it masculine or modern. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and Dossier Ambery Cherry have a close profile.

Mandorlo di Sicilia

7.6

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built on green almond, orange and bergamot, softened by star anise and ylang-ylang. It wears at moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage, so it stays present without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it suits leisure and daytime wear best. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine. It opens with citrus, orange and bergamot for freshness, while star anise adds a light spice. The heart turns to green almond and ylang-ylang, and the scent settles into a powdery, creamy sweetness. Tolu balm, musk, cedar and vanilla carry that soft gourmand line through the base. Its profile is close to Prada Infusion d'Amande and Sarawen Chocolat à l'Orange.

Fève Délicieuse

8.2

Dior · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Fève Délicieuse is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with a powdery, creamy feel, and it has been discontinued; it suits warm, soft evenings in autumn and winter. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions and leisure wear following. Votes lean feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. Sweet and gourmand accords dominate, with a spicy, oriental warmth and a powdery, creamy softness. Vanilla and tonka bean form the body of the scent, rose lightens the sweetness with a floral touch, and bergamot adds a touch of freshness.

Starlight

8.2

Xerjoff · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Xerjoff Starlight is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spicy and resinous warmth, best suited to winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It does not lean clearly masculine or feminine; voters place it close to both. It opens with bergamot and cardamom, then moves into almond, clove and cinnamon, where the sweetness turns creamy and spicy. The base of cedarwood, balsamic notes and amber settles into a woody, resinous footing. The Dua Brand Illuminate and Maison Asrar Masterpiece have a close profile.

Bouquet Ideale (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Casamorati · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Bouquet Ideale Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where sweet, gourmand warmth is wrapped in spice and wood, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Voters lean feminine on character, though the perfume is classed as unisex. Cinnamon and nutmeg open it with spicy warmth. In the heart, papyrus, gaiac wood, amyris and cedarwood build a woody frame. The base of musk, tobacco flower, coumarin and vanilla settles it into something creamy and sweet. Gemelli Profumo Identity Unisex and The House of Oud Golden Powder have a close profile.

Cinéma (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Yves Saint Laurent · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-gourmand that pairs the fresh opening of almond, clementine and cyclamen with the sweet, powdery warmth of jasmine sambac, amaryllis and vanilla. Cinéma has been discontinued. Most voters find it feminine, and autumn and winter lead, with spring close behind. Evening, daily and leisure wear are nearly even. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It opens with almond and clementine, a citrusy, lightly fruity freshness softened by cyclamen. Toward the heart, jasmine sambac and amaryllis add a floral body. In the dry-down, vanilla, amber and white musk come forward, turning the scent sweet, creamy and powdery. Spicy and oriental touches stay in the background.