The Perfume Library

Mango Ice

8.0

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gulf Orchid Mango Ice is a unisex fruity scent that opens on mango, lemon and ginger and turns sweeter towards vanilla and caramel. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It doesn't settle on masculine or feminine, as votes are spread across both. The top notes of mango, lemon, ginger and rhubarb give a fresh, citrusy start. The heart brings violet, jasmine and liquorice, keeping the floral side soft. In the base, vanilla, caramel and musk leave a creamy, sweet finish. Fresh, fruity and sweet accords lead.

Yacht Club

8.4

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Aquatic · Sweet

Gulf Orchid Yacht Club is a unisex scent that opens with bergamot and settles into honey, vanilla and leather, mixing fresh and aquatic sides with sweetness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and more voters call it masculine and modern than feminine. Bergamot gives the top a fresh lift. In the heart, labdanum, frankincense and violet build a resinous, spicy and powdery layer. In the base, honey and vanilla sweeten the scent, while leather adds a leathery edge under the creamy softness. The aquatic and woody sides keep the sweetness from turning heavy.

Sweet Heaven Ice

7.3

Gulf Orchid

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, suited to cooler evenings and relaxed days. Cognac, cinnamon and plum open with a spicy, lightly fruity start. The heart of iris, cashmere wood and myrrh sets a woody base, and tonka bean, caramel and vanilla in the base take it to a creamy, sweet finish. Fresh and synthetic accords keep the sweetness from feeling heavy. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most often. It reads more masculine to many, though it works as a unisex scent. Value for money scores very high.

Sweet Heaven Extreme

8.1

Gulf Orchid · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Extreme is a fruity, sweet gourmand fragrance for women, rounded off with a spicy, woody edge. It opens with bergamot, lavender and coffee, the coffee adding a darker edge to the sweetness. Tonka bean and geranium sit in the heart, while musk, sandalwood and liquor weigh in at the base. The overall feel is sweet and oriental, with a woody trail behind it. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, and more than half rate both as high. Its value for money also scores strongly. Mugler A*Men - Le Goût du Parfum and Bentley Momentum Intense have a close profile.

Sweet Heaven

8.1

Gulf Orchid

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out. Hazelnut, orange and cocoa give the opening a soft, edible sweetness. In the heart, amber, cashmere and myrrh build a warm base, and the dry-down of vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk turns creamy, woody and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with some room for leisure and daily wear. Its oriental sweetness suits men and women alike. Sapil Elixir of Dubai and Widian Yasat (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vanilla Latte

8.5

Gulf Orchid

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Gulf Orchid Vanilla Latte is a unisex gourmand that opens on caramel, liquorice and butter, then settles into vanilla and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters point to leisure, evening and night-out wear, with daily and office use further behind. Being unisex, it suits anyone who likes a sweet, warm scent. The opening is sweet and creamy, built from caramel, liquorice and butter. In the heart, jasmine, honey and tonka bean round that sweetness off, and the base of musk, vanilla and amber notes dries down warm and oriental. Spicy and smoky accents stay in the background beneath the sugar. Khadlaj Cream Velvet and Maison Asrar Vanilla Voyage have a close profile.

Sweet Heaven Cherry

7.8

Gulf Orchid

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Cherry is a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex scent that opens with cherry, mandarin orange and davana. Longevity is moderate and sillage good. Its synthetic side is noticeable, and voters rate its value for money highly. Cherry and mandarin give the opening a bright fruit sweetness. In the heart, myrrh, sandalwood and gourmand notes pull it towards woody and spicy. The base of tonka bean, musk and vanilla leaves a creamy, oriental sweetness. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco and French Avenue Royal Blend have a close profile.

Tahara Vanilla (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Gulf Orchid

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Gulf Orchid Tahara Vanilla Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness over a fresh floral base. Fruity and green notes give the opening a light freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley and jasmine build the floral side while vanilla brings the sweetness forward. The base of tonka bean, amber and musk softens everything into a creamy warmth. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Spring and summer get slightly more votes, though autumn and winter are not ruled out. Leisure, daily wear and the office are its most voted occasions. Zimaya Ramsh Diva and Clinique My Happy. - Cocoa & Cashmere have a close profile.

Sweet Heaven Tobacco

8.5

Gulf Orchid

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that opens with mandarin orange and spicy notes and settles into tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean. The top is mandarin orange, davana and spicy notes, giving a fruity brightness at first. In the heart, myrrh, sandalwood and black pepper deepen the spice and add a woody base. Tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean lead the base, and the scent dries down gourmand, creamy and oriental. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring close behind. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. Paris Corner Cognac Blaze and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Cherry have a close profile.

Tahiti Colada

7.8

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gulf Orchid Tahiti Colada is a sweet, fresh unisex scent built around coconut, pineapple and tuberose. The top pairs aquatic notes with coconut, pineapple and liquor, giving a fruity, cooling first impression. In the heart, tuberose, monoï and coconut add a floral, creamy softness. The base of vanilla, musk, creamy notes and sandalwood brings out the gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Value for money is rated high. Escada Born in Paradise and La Rive In Flames have a close profile.

Maestro

8.4

Gulf Orchid · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gulf Orchid Maestro is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against a smoky leather and woody base. It opens with orange, bergamot and blackcurrant for a fruity brightness, while liqueur softens this into something rounder and sweeter. In the heart, amber, leather and rose bring the floral and leathery sides together. The base of vanilla, musk, patchouli and sandalwood carries it into a warm, spicy, woody oriental feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, each scoring 8.3 out of 10. It leaves a dense, noticeable trail, so it suits people who like a scent to be noticed and who lean towards sweet, characterful perfumes. It reads neither masculine nor feminine.

Angel Musk (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Gulf Orchid Angel Musk Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens dried fruits, spicy notes and davana over a sweet, creamy base of musk, vanilla and tonka bean. The opening leans on dried fruits, spicy notes and davana. In the heart, gourmand notes, sandalwood and rose appear; sandalwood softens the sweetness while rose adds a floral touch. The base of musk, vanilla and tonka bean leaves a powdery, creamy trail. Overall it reads sweet and fruity, with a fresh edge. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. Daytime and leisure wear lead, though evening and office suit it too. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Be Crazy and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Cherry have a close profile.

Dark Chocolate

8.2

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gulf Orchid Dark Chocolate is a unisex scent that sets a fresh citrus lift against a gourmand sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and they also rate its value for money well. The number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with cardamom and mandarin orange, fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, cocoa, chocolate, jasmine and aniseed flower come forward as it turns sweeter, creamy and powdery. The base of labdanum, amber, musk and vanilla leaves a warm, oriental trail, with fruity and woody touches in the background. Perfumes with a close profile include Penhaligon's Cornubia and Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² Eau d'Amour.

Cherry Kokomo

7.8

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Gulf Orchid Cherry Kokomo is a unisex scent that opens fresh and fruity, then settles into a sweet, creamy gourmand feel. The top is mandarin orange, cherry and raspberry, so fruit leads from the first spray. In the heart, marshmallow, white blossoms and rose soften the cherry and sweeten the scent. Vanilla, musk and ambergris form a creamy, rounded base. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with night-out use close behind. Lattafa Pride Royal Sapphire and Ariana Grande Angels Kiss have a close profile.

Vanilla Addiction

9.1

Gulf Orchid

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Gulf Orchid Vanilla Addiction is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, gourmand character on a powdery, spicy oriental base. It opens with coconut alongside lavender, then tonka bean, rose and jasmine soften the heart into something powdery. Vanilla, amber and patchouli dominate the base, so it dries down warm and densely sweet. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and the ratings run high, though the vote counts are small. It reads comfortably on both men and women and suits anyone who likes sweet fragrances. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Givrée des Antilles and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Mojito Obsession

7.4

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gulf Orchid Mojito Obsession is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent that puts mint, lemon and cardamom up front. The top holds mint, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon, peach and passion fruit, so the cool green side is softened by fruity sweetness. The heart brings amber notes, white blossoms and violet. In the base, frankincense, sugar, musk and cedarwood settle it onto a woody floor with a gourmand warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, though the votes are few, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The fresh, aquatic character suits warm weather best. Value for money is rated highly. Acqua di Parma Mandarino di Sicilia and French Avenue Pinnace have a close profile.

Old Fashioned

8.5

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gulf Orchid Old Fashioned is a unisex scent that balances fruity, gourmand sweetness with smoky notes of spice, wood and leather. The top holds frankincense, cherry and fruity notes. In the heart, clove, ginger, rum and cedarwood come forward, laying spice and wood over the sweetness. The base of vanilla, patchouli, vetiver and leather dries down into a creamy, resinous, slightly smoky sweetness. Sillage is moderate and longevity is good. Voters rate the longevity highly, though the number of votes is small. With its spicy, oriental build and sweetness, it sits between masculine and feminine and reads as a unisex scent.

Crème Caramel

8.8

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Gulf Orchid Crème Caramel is a unisex gourmand that sets a bright citrus opening against a sweet, creamy caramel and vanilla warmth. It opens with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange in a sharp, juicy citrus burst. Caramel leads the heart, softened by jasmine and cedarwood. The base of amber, vanilla, sandalwood and musk settles into a powdery, creamy finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so take that loosely. The sweet, gourmand build suits cooler weather most easily, while the citrus opening keeps it wearable on warmer days too. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Khadlaj Empire Victor and La Rive Vanilla Touch have a close profile.

Exotic Oud

9.0

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud is a unisex fragrance that pairs fruity sweetness with oud, leather and resin, giving a woody, smoky character. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so it lasts on skin and carries into the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. It opens with saffron, raspberry and passion fruit, fruity and sweet. Coffee, frankincense and rose form the heart, moving the scent toward a resinous, oriental feel. Oud, vanilla and leather sit in the base, settling into a smoky, leathery and sweet woodiness.

Perfection

8.5

Gulf Orchid

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gulf Orchid Perfection is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance, softened by floral and green touches. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. It is classed as a masculine scent. It opens with bergamot, lemon and green notes for a bright start. Lavender, orange blossom and rosemary lead the heart, and moss, sandalwood and cedarwood set a woody, powdery base. Aquatic and spicy facets run alongside. Mazzolari Hartley and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

Mangotini

6.7

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Gulf Orchid Mangotini is a unisex fragrance that pairs the fruity freshness of mango and blackcurrant with the floral softness of peony and lily of the valley. It opens with mango, blackcurrant and citrus notes, fruity and fresh. In the heart, peony, lily of the valley and sandalwood add a floral, slightly green tone, and the aquatic feel carries through. The base of musk, ambergris and vanilla turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, sweet, fruity character suits both men and women.

Matcha Latte

7.5

Gulf Orchid · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gulf Orchid Matcha Latte is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a creamy, sweet gourmand base. It opens with almond milk and matcha, soft like milk and crisp like green tea. In the heart, milk cream turns sweeter alongside tonka bean, while green tea keeps the fresh side of the scent alive. The base of vanilla, musk and sandalwood settles it into something warm and smooth. Citrus and floral touches keep the sweetness from getting heavy. Obvious Milk & Matcha / Un Été and Ellis Brooklyn Mango Milkshake have a close profile.

Vanilla on the Beach

6.9

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gulf Orchid Vanilla on the Beach is a unisex gourmand with a fruity, sweet character and a creamy vanilla base. It opens with liquor, pear and davana, where the pear and the liquor note give a fruity sweetness. In the heart, dried fruits, spicy notes and patchouli add a spiced, earthy shade to that sweetness. The base is led by vanilla, tonka bean and amber notes, settling into a creamy, resinous and slightly smoky warmth with a synthetic sheen running through it.

Gulf Orchid · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum