The Perfume Library

Coconut Lagoon

8.2

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ministry of Gourmand Coconut Lagoon is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, with a sweet, creamy coconut shadow underneath. The top notes of lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright opening. In the heart, watermelon and apple add a fruity lightness while caramel softens the sweetness. The base of vanilla and coconut settles into a creamy, gourmand finish, and the aquatic side keeps the freshness running throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, with some choosing spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. The Dua Brand Vanilla Lemon Gelato and Farfalla Mandarine have a close profile.

Mango Jugoso

7.9

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Ministry of Gourmand Mango Jugoso is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with blackcurrant, blood orange, grapefruit and mango, the citrus tartness softened by the sweetness of the mango. Melon, pineapple and peach fill out the fruity heart. The base of sugar, violet and musk leaves a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness with a synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage is good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is used mostly for leisure and daily wear. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. Câline Xtra Pure and Narcotica Narco Oasis have a close profile.

Tiramisu Speculoos

7.6

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ministry of Gourmand Tiramisu Speculoos is a sweet, creamy and spicy gourmand with a unisex character, warm and soft like a dessert at the end of a meal. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it neither disappears on the skin nor fills a room. With little season or occasion information to go on, it reads as an everyday choice for anyone who likes a soft sweetness. It opens with cinnamon and coffee, bringing spice and a slightly bitter warmth. Towards the heart, cocoa, vanilla and creamy notes take over and the scent turns sweeter and softer. Musk in the base settles that creaminess into a clean layer close to the skin. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and Chris Collins Sweet Taboo have a close profile.

Banana Bliss

5.7

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ministry of Gourmand Banana Bliss is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on banana, coconut and cream. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. Its sweet, creamy build suits cooler weather more comfortably, and it can sit on skin of any gender. Banana leads at the start, then coconut and cream soften it in the heart. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla and sugar sweeten it further. Fruity and spicy touches stay behind the creamy core, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the whole.

Choco Cult

5.5

Ministry of Gourmand · 2025

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Ministry of Gourmand Choco Cult is a sweet, creamy unisex gourmand built around orange, caramel and cocoa. It opens with a citrus lift: orange and bergamot give a fresh first impression, while caramel brings the sweetness in from the start. At the heart, cocoa and chocolate dominate; butter makes the scent creamier, and peach and blackcurrant add a fruity side. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood keep the sweetness going in a softer form. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It reads as unisex and suits men and women alike. Ganache Parfums Island Punch and Pink Sugar Creamy Sunshine (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Creamy Biscuit

6.4

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ministry of Gourmand Creamy Biscuit is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent built around biscuit, coconut and cream, described as unisex. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that its sweet, dense build is likely easier to wear in cooler weather and during the day. Biscuit comes first, then coconut and cream soften it in the heart. The base turns sweeter still with tonka bean, vanilla and sugar. Beside the sweet, gourmand base, a faintly synthetic edge comes through. Ministry of Gourmand Banana Bliss and Place des Lices Vanille Crème have a close profile.

Strawberry Pound Cake

7.6

Ministry of Gourmand · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ministry of Gourmand Strawberry Pound Cake is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around strawberry, vanilla and milk. The top notes are lemon, strawberry and coffee: the lemon brightens the fruit, while the coffee adds a dry edge to the sweetness. In the heart, orange blossom, violet and cashmere soften things into a powdery layer. The base of musk, vanilla and milk takes over as it dries, and the fruity, gourmand character settles into a creamy warmth. Gritti BonBon and Maison Alhambra Marshmallow Dream have a close profile.

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic