The Perfume Library

Le Gourmand

8.0

Jousset Parfums · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jousset Parfums Le Gourmand is a sweet, creamy and spicy gourmand scent that suits cold days and evenings, and reads as unisex. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure time and evenings are the occasions it leans towards. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call its character feminine and modern more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with salted butter and toast, with biscuit dough in the heart. Hazelnut and chocolate sit underneath, softening and sweetening the scent. What remains feels warm and creamy, like something fresh from the oven. The Dua Brand Morning Bakery Goodness and Theodoros Kalotinis Hazelnut Praline have a close profile.

Accident à La Vanille

7.4

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Accident à La Vanille is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent that carries vanilla from start to finish, and it suits cooler weather and evenings best. Vanilla runs through the top, heart and base alike. In the heart, sandalwood softens the creaminess with a woody floor, and in the base styrax adds a spicy, slightly synthetic edge. The sweet, gourmand side stays in charge throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. The largest share of voters reads it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Avon Naturals - Vanilla & Sandalwood and Yves Rocher My Shiny Vanilla have a close profile.

Sticky Popcorn

8.3

Jousset Parfums · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jousset Parfums Sticky Popcorn is a sweet, creamy gourmand that pairs salted popcorn with caramel, and it works as a unisex scent. It wears with good strength and projection. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters call it more feminine than masculine, though modern and masculine votes are there too. It opens on salted popcorn and butter. In the heart, vanilla sugar and caramel sweeten it and bring out the creamy side. The base of sea salt and rice powder softens the sweetness, with a spicy edge running through. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Salty Caramel Popcorn and Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict.

Ciao Bello Pistachio

7.1

Jousset Parfums · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Ciao Bello Pistachio is a sweet, creamy gourmand that most voters place in fall and winter, for leisure time and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Spring and summer are chosen far less often. Most voters read it as feminine, with a fair number calling it modern, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with vanilla macaron and pistachio cream. The heart brings vanilla blossom, waffle dough and almond cream, and the base settles into brioche and pistachio ice cream. Alongside the sweet and creamy accords, spicy and smoky tones run through it. Demeter Fragrance Library Pistachio Ice Cream (Cologne) and The Dua Brand Hello, Beautiful Pistachio! have a close profile.

Gourmand Bakhoor

6.6

Jousset Parfums · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Gourmand Bakhoor is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits cooler weather and evenings out. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and leisure wear leading. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Opinion is evenly split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with sugar, honey and milk for a sweet, creamy start. In the heart, bakhoor, leather and caramel add a smoky, leathery shade. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and chocolate keeps the sweetness going and dries down warm, spicy and oriental.

Tonkin Tonka

8.0

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Jousset Parfums Tonkin Tonka is a sweet, powdery and resinous unisex scent built around tonka bean, tobacco and benzoin; it has since been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it sits best in leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads somewhere in between. It opens with raspberry, cistus and ylang-ylang, alongside mountain hemlock absolute. The heart brings tobacco and jasmine sambac together with sweet vernal grass and tonka bean absolute. The base of benzoin, tonka bean, beeswax and Tonkin musk settles into a creamy, animalic, spicy warmth. Angel's Dust and Pierre de Velay No. 23 have a close profile.

Delicious Black Powder

6.8

Jousset Parfums · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Delicious Black Powder is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards leisure time and evenings, pairing powdery cocoa with the warmth of suede. It opens with saffron, cocoa and bergamot: spice and cocoa sweetness come first, with the bergamot lightening them a little. In the heart, tonka bean, immortelle and vanilla make it creamy and powdery. The base holds suede, vanilla and cocoa, where an earthy, leathery touch softens the sweetness. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Leisure and evening wear dominate, and night-out use is common too. Most voters call its character modern, and masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Exclusive Blend - Find Me in the Dark

8.3

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Jousset Parfums Exclusive Blend - Find Me in the Dark is a unisex scent that sets the fruity brightness of blackberry and grape against a dark, green and earthy base of patchouli, fir balsam and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and grape, fruity but not sweet, with a green freshness. The heart of amyris, angelica flower and cypriol brings out a woody, spicy and smoky side. In the base, patchouli, fir balsam and oakmoss leave a resinous, earthy and faintly leathery dry-down. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters find it long-lasting. Its dense woody and earthy character reads neither masculine nor feminine. Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Gasoleather have a close profile.

Accident à La Vanille - Madeleine de Proust

7.0

Jousset Parfums · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jousset Parfums Accident à La Vanille - Madeleine de Proust is a sweet, creamy gourmand that pairs fruity sweetness with the warmth of a vanilla pastry, and it is described as unisex. It opens with peach and apricot for a fruity sweetness, and coconut in the heart softens it. In the base, butter, madeleine and vanilla take over, so the dry-down settles into a creamy, buttery sweet. Spicy and synthetic touches also run through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings, while office wear comes well behind. It reads mostly feminine, though many call it modern. Sora Dora Jany and Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar have a close profile.

Exclusive Blend - Le Gantier d'Iran

6.3

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Jousset Parfums Exclusive Blend - Le Gantier d'Iran is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, creamy start against spice and leather, with a smoky edge. It opens with white chocolate, sweet and creamy. Saffron brings a spicy, oriental warmth in the heart, and leather sits in the base alongside woody and smoky tones. The overall impression is sweet, with a synthetic side and a dry, leathery finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads unisex. It has been discontinued. Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Leather and Marrakech Imperial Arabian Leather have a close profile.

African Queen

7.3

Jousset Parfums · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Jousset Parfums African Queen is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against a sweet, creamy gourmand core with a floral heart. It opens with lemon, chocolate and almond, where the freshness quickly softens into something sweet and creamy. Jasmine and Bulgarian rose add a floral layer in the heart, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Patchouli and tonka bean deepen the sweetness as it dries down. Longevity and projection are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Voters suggest it for leisure, evenings and nights out, and also for the office. It suits men and women alike. One Avenue Jasmine and Creed Sublime Vanille have a close profile.

Qahua Bunga 3

6.8

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Jousset Parfums Qahua Bunga 3 is a sweet, floral unisex fragrance that pairs cherry, jasmine and freesia with Italian coffee and chocolate cake. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Votes on character split between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't lean on one gender. It has been discontinued. The top opens floral and fruity with cherry, jasmine, freesia and Indian jasmine sambac absolute. Chocolate cake sits in the heart and Italian coffee in the base, carrying the scent into a gourmand, creamy, powdery sweetness with a faint spicy edge.

La Tarte Tatin

6.4

Jousset Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums La Tarte Tatin is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex fragrance that reads like caramelised apple dessert; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted, so treat those ratings with caution. It suits men and women alike, and it leans towards those who like sweet scents. It opens with salt and brown sugar. In the heart, red apple, vanilla and tonka bean come together, and the base deepens into vanilla and caramel. A spicy, smoky edge runs beneath the fruity, gourmand accords.

Café Affogato

6.7

Jousset Parfums · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Café Affogato is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex scent that pairs hot coffee with cold vanilla ice cream. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so those impressions are still settling. It reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens on Bourbon vanilla and espresso. In the heart, vanilla ice cream and roasted coffee run together, and cream and dark chocolate soften the base. The accords are sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a spicy touch and a synthetic edge. Close in profile are The Dua Brand Gelato Espresso and Demeter Fragrance Library Dark Chocolate (Cologne).

Qahua Bunga 2

7.9

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Qahua Bunga 2 is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex fragrance built around coffee and oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the small number of votes means this should be taken loosely. It suits both men and women, and its warm, dense character leans towards cooler weather. It opens with May rose absolute, Ceylonese cinnamon and Moroccan almond: the rose's floral softness meets the cinnamon's spice and the almond's creamy sweetness. Italian coffee in the heart brings out the gourmand side, while Vietnamese oud in the base adds a woody, earthy depth. Oriental and animal tones run through the accords as well. Its profile is close to Parfumerie Particulière Tonka Fever and Pictura Fragrans Quetzalcoatl.

Banana Split

7.2

Jousset Parfums · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Banana Split is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets banana and cream beside chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. There are no season or occasion votes, so all that can be said is that it is unisex and reads neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. It opens with cream and banana, then the heart turns to chocolate ice cream and vanilla ice cream. Caramel syrup and chocolate syrup carry the sweetness into the base. Fruity and creamy accords lead, with a light spicy touch alongside. The Dua Brand Banana Creamy Sundae and The Dua Brand Banana Foster have a close profile.

Accident à la Vanille - Crème de la Berry

7.4

Jousset Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Accident à la Vanille - Crème de la Berry is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent that recalls strawberry cheesecake; it has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Strawberry carries the fruity side, while cream and cheesecake soften and sweeten it. Vanilla and styrax give that sweetness a warm footing, and sandalwood stays in the background, rounding out the creamy texture. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. It suits anyone who enjoys rich, dessert-like scents for everyday wear, and as a unisex fragrance it doesn't lean toward men or women. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Accidental Vanille: Cream of Berries and Grandeur Strawberry Cheesecake.

Qahua Bunga 1

7.2

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums Qahua Bunga 1 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on Italian coffee, kiwi, tobacco and melon; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage both rate as strong, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. It suits men and women alike, and no particular season or occasion stands out. It opens on Italian coffee. In the heart, kiwi, tobacco and melon pull it toward a fruity, sweet side, and mint tea comes in at the base. Spicy, powdery, earthy and smoky tones keep the sweetness from being one-dimensional. Vero Profumo Naja and Dior Tobacolor have a close profile.

Summer Yummer

7.0

Jousset Parfums · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Jousset Parfums Summer Yummer is a unisex gourmand that sets fruit juice and candy sweetness on a creamy vanilla base; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear juice, apple juice and blackcurrant, a bright, citrus-edged fruitiness. In the heart, peach candy and raspberry candy push the sweetness higher, giving a synthetic, sweet-shop impression. In the base, vanilla and sour cream soften everything and dry down into a creamy warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its sweet, playful character suits those after a young, cheerful scent, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Devotion and Apiarium Vaniglia & Mandorla have a close profile.

Oud Précieux du Bengale

7.1

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Jousset Parfums Oud Précieux du Bengale is a spicy, leathery and animalic oud scent with a unisex character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It suits those who want a dense, heavy fragrance that doesn't lean masculine or feminine. It opens with leather and oud. In the heart, spicy and animalic notes join the oud, and Bengal oud settles in the base. Together they make a woody, earthy, oriental picture. Jamr Al Oud Taraf and Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie have a close profile.

Rituel à L'Encens Noir

7.8

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Oud Submariner (2021)

7.9

Jousset Parfums · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Jousset Parfums Oud Submariner is a unisex oud fragrance that pairs green, spicy and woody weight with an earthy, resinous edge; it has been discontinued. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and makes itself felt around you. It is written for men and women alike and does not lean on one gender. Vetiver sits in the top, Burmese oud in the heart and Indian oud in the base. The vetiver gives the opening a green, earthy feel, while the two ouds carry it into a dense, dark woodiness with spicy, resinous and animalic tones. For a close profile, Jousset Parfums Exclusive Blend - Oud Submariner (2020) and Ensar Oud Assam Organic are the nearest matches.

Comfy Ture

6.8

Jousset Parfums · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jousset Parfums Comfy Ture is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs fruit jams with the warmth of fresh bread. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the votes are few, so these ratings are not yet firm. It has a soft, easygoing feel that suits both men and women. It opens with kiwi jam and orange jam, sweet and fruity. Cranberry and red plum in the heart add a little tartness, while salted butter and white bread in the base push it into gourmand territory. Synthetic and spicy touches stay in the background. Essence The Little X-Mas Factory and Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Fig & Cranberry Sufganiyot have a close profile.

Griffe de Crocodile

6.7

Jousset Parfums

Green · Spicy · Woody

Jousset Parfums Griffe de Crocodile is a green, earthy unisex scent led by oakmoss, cypriol and leather, and it has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a sequence: oakmoss and vetiver set a green, woody ground, while soil and patchouli make it damp and earthy. Leather and civet add an animal, leathery edge, and cypriol deepens the smoky feel. Apple and pistachio soften the harder lines a little. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage decent, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The character is dark and natural, suiting anyone who likes heavy green perfumes regardless of gender. Pryn Parfum Aranyaka and Zoologist King Cobra have a close profile.