The Perfume Library

La Petite Robe Noire (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ambre Tabac (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Daniel Josier · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac Eau de Parfum is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with African frankincense and bergamot, a resinous freshness. Patchouli and sandalwood build a woody heart, and the base of tobacco, vanilla and amber settles into a warm, spicy, gourmand sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear after that. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex fragrance. Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan and Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent have a close profile.

Dior Addict (2014) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Dior · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Addict is a sweet, powdery feminine fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and the occasions that stand out are dinners and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with Tunisian orange blossom and mandarin orange leaf, a bright floral start. Jasmine sambac absolute carries the floral side through the heart, and Bourbon vanilla in the base pulls the scent towards a sweet, creamy, gourmand finish, with a spicy, oriental warmth alongside. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia and Réminiscence Vanille have a close profile.

Devotion (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy feminine scent built around candied lemon, orange blossom and vanilla. Candied lemon opens it, turning the citrus into a sugary, fruity note. Orange blossom takes over in the heart, and vanilla closes it with a gourmand, creamy warmth. The overall impression is a clean sweetness with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, followed by spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daytime wear, with evening and night out close behind. Most voters read it as feminine.

Il Padrino

8.6

Sospiro · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Sospiro Il Padrino is a gourmand, spicy unisex scent that sets the sweetness of amaretto, rum and blackcurrant against vanilla and amber. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and French Avenue Amber Empire have a close profile. It opens with bergamot alongside amaretto and rum, with blackcurrant adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, amber, sandalwood and patchouli blossom give it a woody body. The base settles into a creamy, warm, oriental sweetness of labdanum, Siam benzoin and vanilla.

Vanilla Diorama

8.1

Dior · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Dior Vanilla Diorama is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around Bourbon vanilla, cocoa and rum, set on a woody base of sandalwood and patchouli. Cardamom and pink pepper give the vanilla a spicy edge, while lemon and orange lighten the dense gourmand structure a little. The creamy texture makes it read warm and oriental. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost even, so it sits comfortably between the two. D'Qar Vanilla Kisses and The Dua Brand First Love have a close profile.

Cašmir (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Chopard · 1991

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Chopard Cašmir Eau de Parfum suits cold seasons and evenings: a sweet, floral and spicy women's fragrance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and few choose it for summer. It leans towards evening dinners and nights out, with a feminine, classic character. It opens with peach, coconut and mango for a fruity sweetness, brightened a little by bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, lily of the valley and geranium add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and vanilla settles into a powdery, woody, warm sweetness. Rochas Man Intense and Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Ouverture

8.1

Xerjoff · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Ouverture is a unisex scent that is floral, fruity and sweet, with gourmand and spicy touches, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens bright and fruity with orange, fig leaf and magnolia. At the heart, cinnamon, Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang and Jasminum auriculatum add spice to the floral picture. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood, frankincense and cashmere settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean clearly to either side. Its profile is close to M. Micallef Ylang in Gold and Initio Blessed Baraka.

Golden Dallah

8.0

Xerjoff · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Xerjoff Golden Dallah is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance with a gourmand, smoky character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with exotic spices. The heart holds rose absolute, Cambodian oud, amber, coffee absolute and frankincense, where the woody and smoky side comes forward. Tonka bean and cocoa in the base sweeten it into a warm, gourmand finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with few choosing summer, and it gets its strongest votes for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and E. Marinella Tabacco Imperiale have a close profile.

A*Men Pure Malt

8.2

Mugler · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Mugler A*Men Pure Malt is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings best. The scent reads as a whole: whisky, malt and coffee absolute give it a sweet, gourmand start, while peat and patchouli pull it towards an earthy, smoky tone. Cedarwood and woods lay down a dry, woody base, and musk softens the edges. The fruity and spicy accords stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions and business wear chosen least. It reads clearly masculine. Nicolaï Caravansérail Intense and Slumberhouse Kiste have a close profile.

Ambre Narguilé

8.4

Hermès · 2004

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Rochas · 1999

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Rochas Man Eau de Toilette is a male fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a floral and sweet character leading the way. It opens with green leaves, bergamot and lavender for a fresh start. The heart brings musk, jasmine, lily of the valley and raspberry, a soft, lightly fruity floral note. In the base, coffee and vanilla push the sweetness towards gourmand, while sandalwood and patchouli lay down a woody floor. Powdery and spicy touches run alongside. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, and a good share call it modern. Rochas Man Intense and Eisenberg J'Ose have a close profile.

Raghba / رغبة (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Raghba / رغبة Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent built around sugar, frankincense and oud. It opens with a sugary sweetness, and frankincense brings a resinous note to the heart. The base holds sandalwood, musk, oud and vanilla; vanilla keeps the sweetness going while oud and sandalwood add a woody, spicy, smoky depth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. Lattafa Raghba Classic and Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense have a close profile.

Eilish (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Billie Eilish · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Billie Eilish Eilish Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days. It opens with mandarin orange, red berries and candied blossoms, bright and sugary. Spices, cocoa and vanilla then turn the heart creamy and powdery. Woods, tonka bean and musk keep it on a soft, warm base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, with evening, leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex, and many also call it modern.

Halloween Man X

7.3

Halloween · 2019

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Halloween Man X is a men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, spicy warmth. Cardamom, Provençal lavender and lemon give it a fresh, aromatic start. Coffee, whisky, cinnamon and leather come forward in the heart, while frankincense, amber and tonka bean sweeten the base and close it creamy, woody and oriental. Gourmand and leathery touches stay present beneath the fresh opening. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is suggested mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads masculine and modern. Spicebomb and Armani Code Profumo share a close profile.

Spicebomb Infrared (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Viktor & Rolf · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Toilette is a masculine-leaning scent that sets spicy heat against a fruity, sweet body; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear in third. Most voters call its character masculine, followed by modern. It opens with pimento, grapefruit, red apple and red pepper, so fruit freshness meets sharp spice. In the heart, habanero chili, lavender and cinnamon leaf keep the spice going. The base of benzoin, cedarwood, amberwood and tobacco settles it into something sweet, woody and warm.

Five o'clock au gingembre

7.9

Serge Lutens · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Serge Lutens Five o'clock au gingembre is a unisex scent led by candied ginger, bergamot and spices, fresh at first yet sweet. The citrus brightness of bergamot meets the sweetness of candied ginger, while the spices add a warm, slightly smoky layer on top. Beyond fresh and citrus, the accords include gourmand, spicy, woody and resinous sides, and the scent leans at times toward an oriental warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It sits close to evening, leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex. Monsoon Monsoon and Fueguia 1833 Caravana have a close profile.

Psychedelic Love

8.1

Initio · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Psychedelic Love is a floral, sweet scent with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office and daily wear get fewer votes. It is sold as unisex, though voters read it as mostly feminine. Rose and heliotropin draw a floral, powdery frame; vanilla and almond carry it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Patchouli and myrrh add a woody, spicy depth, while bergamot and hedione lift that richness slightly. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Aphrodisiac and Fragonard Rose Ambre.

Tobacco Honey

7.9

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tobacco Honey is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around honey, tobacco and vanilla. Honey and vanilla carry the sweetness, while tobacco and oud give it a smoky depth. Aniseed and clove add a spicy edge, and sandalwood, tonka bean and sesame pull it towards a woody, gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Volaré Honey Tobacco and Ucca Vanille de Agar have a close profile.

Oriana

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Oriana opens with grapefruit and Italian bergamot, then turns sweet with raspberry and blackcurrant: a feminine, fruity floral-gourmand scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine, with a share also finding it modern. They lean towards spring and summer, and towards leisure time and nights out. Winter wear is less common. It starts bright and slightly tart with grapefruit, Italian bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart brings a fruity-floral sweetness from raspberry, blackcurrant and orange blossom. The base settles into a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel of musk, cream, marshmallow and ambrette. Maison Alhambra Reyna and Al Haramain Haramain Destino have a close profile.

Sorriso

7.9

Profumum Roma · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Profumum Roma Sorriso is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on dark chocolate and vanilla, with bitter orange and tropical woods alongside. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is less at home in an office. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine, so it reads as unisex. Dark chocolate and vanilla form the core: sweet, creamy and slightly powdery. Bitter orange gives that sweetness a sharp edge, while tropical woods add a woody, spicy base. An oriental warmth runs through the whole scent.

La Belle Le Parfum

8.3

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum is a sweet, gourmand feminine scent suited to autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Most see it as feminine, though a good share call it modern. It opens with pear, with jasmine and vanilla at the heart. In the base, tonka bean and musk settle that sweetness onto a creamy, powdery floor. The floral and fruity sides stay present, and a spicy touch strengthens the oriental feel. Jeroboam Insulo and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy have a close profile.

Narcotic Delight

7.9

Initio · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Narcotic Delight is a unisex scent where fruity cherry sweetness meets the smoky warmth of tobacco and cognac, with a strong gourmand streak. Cherry and vanilla give it a creamy, sugary body. Cognac and tobacco pull that toward a smoky, woody tone, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice to temper the sweetness and hedione lifts the blend slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Initio Side Effect and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Shaghaf Oud Azraq (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Swiss Arabian · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent with spicy, resinous depth, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. It is described as unisex, though voters mostly read it as masculine. Honey and oud open it, while amber, Bourbon vanilla and cinnamon give the heart a sweet, spicy warmth. Leather and patchouli settle underneath into a woody, leathery base. S.T. Dupont Royal Amber and Rirana Honey Amber have a close profile.