The Perfume Library

Horchata de Vanille

7.4

Sphinx · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Sphinx Horchata de Vanille is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent, with vanilla and spice that suit colder weather. Cinnamon and vanilla come first, with the spice slightly sharpening the sweetness. Milk softens the heart, and rice, cream and horchata settle into the base. There is a synthetic edge among the accords, and overall it reads sugary and milky. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night out. Most voters call it feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. Lattafa Cookie Crave and Hilde Soliani Crema di Latte have a close profile.

Creme de Pistache

6.6

Sphinx · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sphinx Creme de Pistache is a creamy, gourmand unisex perfume that smells of pistachio and ice cream, with fruity and sweet tones running through it. It opens with roasted pistachio, roasted almond, cream, milk and ice cream, softened by Bourbon vanilla. In the heart, cherry, Sicilian lemon and rice add a fruity, slightly powdery layer. The base of amber, cinnamon, white musk and rum turns warm and spicy. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, though modern is also a common description. Sphinx Horchata de Vanille and Maison Marinelie Besos de Vanilla have a close profile.

Kokonut Daiquiri

6.9

Sphinx · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sphinx Kokonut Daiquiri is a fresh, citrusy and sweet unisex scent that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. It opens bright and fruity with coconut, mandarin orange, orange, bergamot and lime. In the heart, apple, ylang-ylang, jasmine and hibiscus add a soft floral layer. It dries down to vanilla, sugar, rum, musk and amber, where a gourmand, slightly synthetic sweetness takes over. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily use, with office wear not far behind, and fewer pick it for evenings or nights out. It reads equally comfortable on men and women. Stirling Soap Island Man (Eau de Toilette) and Amando Perez Endless Summer have a close profile.

Night on the Nile

8.9

Sphinx · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Strawberry Kiss

6.4

Sphinx

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Sphinx Strawberry Kiss is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent led by strawberry, milk and forest fruits. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. It suits those who like sweet, fruity fragrances and doesn't lean toward either gender. It opens with strawberry, milk and forest fruits, fresh and fruity in a sweet way. In the heart, powdery notes and muffin soften it into a creamy warmth. The base of woody notes, caramel and burnt caramel deepens the sweetness, and the accords carry a synthetic edge too. MIIM.MIIC No 52 Sweet Strawberry Milk and Spirit Vanilla Wonders have a close profile.

Cereza Daiquiri

7.8

Sphinx · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Sphinx Cereza Daiquiri is a unisex fruity, gourmand scent that softens cherry liqueur with almond, toffee and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though those ratings rest on only a small number of votes. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows up, so anyone who enjoys sweet fragrances can wear it on their own terms. It opens with cherry liqueur, cherry syrup and black cherry alongside caramel and almond. In the heart, Turkish rose, almond milk and plum add a floral, creamy softness to the sweetness. The base of sandalwood, milk, tonka bean and cedar, with a trace of rum, settles it onto a woody, slightly smoky footing.

Oceanic Symphony

7.8

Sphinx · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Sphinx Oceanic Symphony is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of orange, bergamot and lemon against musk and sea salt. It opens with orange, bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, a lively, fruity citrus freshness. In the heart, musk and sea salt soften it into a watery, clean feel. Ambergris sits in the base, and a gourmand touch closes the scent with a gentle sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Most voters point to leisure and daily wear, with sport and business close behind. Light and easy, it suits daytime best. Maison Alhambra Azure and Nuancielo Mare di Luci have a close profile.

Strawberry Sugar High

6.6

Sphinx · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sphinx Strawberry Sugar High is a fruity, gourmand and distinctly sweet women's fragrance. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the vote counts are small, so those judgements are tentative. Voters place it mostly in daily and leisure wear, with fewer choosing it for evenings and nights out. It is aimed at women. Strawberry jam, strawberry and sugar make up the sweet core. Cream, milk and marshmallow soften it into something creamy, while caramel, vanilla and chewing gum push the gourmand side further. Jasmine, rose and honeysuckle add a light floral touch, and musk stays in the background. The synthetic accord gives it a candy-like feel. Lattafa Berry on Top and Les Petits Plaisirs Vanille Gourmande have a close profile.

Black Anubis

7.8

Sphinx · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sphinx Black Anubis is a men's fragrance built around saffron, Bulgarian rose and leather: it opens fresh, then turns spicy, sweet and leathery. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. The character leans masculine. The top has saffron, artemisia and grapefruit, with the grapefruit adding freshness. Bulgarian rose and nutmeg bring a floral, spicy heart. The base of leather, oud and cedar gives an animal, woody ground, softened and sweetened by tonka bean and amber.

Emerald Mirage

6.4

Sphinx · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sphinx Emerald Mirage is a fruity, sweet unisex scent that pairs a bright opening of bergamot, orange and passion fruit with a heart of rose and patchouli. The opening leans on citrus and fruit: bergamot, orange, passion fruit, pear and nectarine. The heart turns floral and woody with rose, jasmine, patchouli and cedarwood. The base of musk, vanillin and amber sweetens it and leaves a soft, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat those ratings with caution. The fruity, sweet build suits both men and women as a unisex scent. Ricarda M. No. 1 and The Dua Brand Error 406 have a close profile.

Vanilla Azure

7.8

Sphinx · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sphinx Vanilla Azure is a unisex gourmand where vanilla is sweetened by toffee and marshmallow, with a creamy, powdery feel. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. The sweet, gourmand build suits cooler seasons and evening wear, and it reads neither masculine nor feminine. Vanilla, toffee and marshmallow lead the scent, while coconut and roasted tonka bean give it a creamy base. Rum and leathery notes add a spicy, leathery edge, and ylang-ylang brings a soft floral touch.

Cairo Nights

8.5

Sphinx · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sphinx Cairo Nights is a unisex fragrance that sets the brightness of lemon and bergamot against the sweet warmth of caramel, tonka bean and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters choose it most for nights out and evenings, and it is also worn for leisure and at the office. The sweet, spicy character suits cooler evenings. It opens with lemon, bergamot and herbaceous notes for a fresh citrus feel. The heart of rose, jasmine and lily of the valley adds a soft floral touch, while patchouli and gaiac wood give a light woody depth. In the base, caramel, tonka bean and vanilla turn sweeter, and amber and musk leave a creamy, oriental trail.

Sphinx Elixir

8.3

Sphinx · 2023

Citrus · Green · Spicy

Sphinx Elixir is a unisex perfume built around pink pepper, Italian bergamot, oud and leather, setting bright citrus against woody and resinous depth. It opens with bergamot and davana for a sharp citrus lift, pink pepper adds spice, and civet brings an animal edge. The heart holds amber, oud, magnolia and rosemary, where magnolia and rosemary keep a green thread while amber and oud weigh the scent down. The base settles into frankincense, leather, ambergris, musk, Haitian vetiver and cistus, giving a woody, resinous, leathery and creamy floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though few voters have rated it, so that reading is tentative. The character is dark and dense and leans neither masculine nor feminine. Argos Nemean Lion and Barzakh Evernia Prunastri have a close profile.

Egyptian Sugar Soiree

6.9

Sphinx · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Sphinx Egyptian Sugar Soiree is a creamy, gourmand unisex scent built on coconut milk, milk cream and the sweetness of hard candy. It opens with coconut milk and milk cream, soft and rounded like warm milk. In the heart, hard candy, vanilla and coconut deepen the sweetness. The base of tonka bean, benzoin and white musk sets it on a powdery, warm footing, with a floral touch lingering in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage is rated good. Its sweet, powdery character makes it an easy, cozy scent that suits both men and women. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Sugar Kisses and Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Rice have a close profile.

Chocolate Citronique

7.3

Sphinx · 2023

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Sphinx Chocolate Citronique is a unisex gourmand where vanilla, chocolate and cocoa are lightened by orange. It opens on vanilla, chocolate and praliné; the heart holds cocoa, hazelnut and orange, and the base settles into almond, pastry and caramel. The citrus accord cuts through the sweetness, with a spicy touch alongside. The overall impression is sweet and gourmand. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only tentative. It suits those who like chocolate-led sweet scents and reads neither masculine nor feminine. Perfumes with a close profile include Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and La Fede Choco Brown.

First Date

8.2

Sphinx · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sphinx First Date is a floral, woody unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with the soft sweetness of vanilla and caramel. It opens on Amalfi lemon, Amalfi lime and orange, while coconut and almond soften that brightness with a creamy sweetness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley sit alongside cedar and sandalwood. Vanilla, caramel and tonka bean dominate the base, wrapped in amber and musk. Sweet and fruity, it leans towards easy everyday wear and reads comfortably on both men and women. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. Afnan Perfumes Floral Bouquet and Pana Dora Dorasima share a close profile.

Mangolicious Hibistorm

6.8

Sphinx · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Sphinx Mangolicious Hibistorm is a unisex perfume that opens with sweet mango, berries and hibiscus, then darkens into amber, oud and leather. The opening is fruity and sweet, led by berries, mango and hibiscus. Rose, musk and vanilla in the heart soften that sweetness and add a warm, slightly powdery feel. The base turns woody, spicy and leathery, with amber, oud and leather taking over and a faint animal edge. A synthetic note gives the fruity start a glossy, artificial sheen. Lattafa Maahir and French Avenue Azzure Aoud have a close profile.

Sunkissed Sands

8.3

Sphinx · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sphinx Sunkissed Sands is a unisex fragrance that reads fresh, floral and fruity, with a sweet edge. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the votes are few, so those ratings are tentative. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The top opens bright and fruity with grapefruit, bergamot and Egyptian mango. In the heart, iris, pink pepper and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base of vetiver, oud and amber dries down woody and warm, and the dry vetiver keeps the fruit sweetness in check.

Tabac Citron Vanille

8.4

Sphinx · 2022

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Sphinx Tabac Citron Vanille is a men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a sweet, spicy and smoky base. The top opens with Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, softened by orange blossom. In the heart, cardamom and cinnamon bring spice, while heliotrope and jasmine add a rounded floral touch. The base turns gourmand with vanilla, honey and tonka bean, grounded by tobacco, vetiver and sandalwood into a woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated good, and half of the voters rate it strong, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a first impression. Its sweet, spicy character suggests cooler weather. La Rive Blurry and Mine Perfume Lab Vanilla Smoke have a close profile.

Wood Of Gods

7.5

Sphinx

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sphinx Wood Of Gods is a unisex oriental scent that deepens a floral, sweet core with spice, wood and smoke. Its sillage is rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is tentative. There is too little feedback on longevity, seasons or occasions to say more than that it is unisex. It opens with almond and saffron; violet, lily of the valley, rose and mint form a floral heart. The base of musk, patchouli, cypriol and oud adds a woody, earthy, smoky and leathery foundation. Réminiscence Oud Glacial and Khadlaj Oud Noir have a close profile.

Sphinx Signature

7.9

Sphinx · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Sphinx Signature is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with a sweet, spicy and smoky woodiness. The top opens with mandarin orange, lemon, lavender and cinnamon, so citrus freshness runs alongside spice. In the heart, fruity notes, incense and cumin bring a smoky, earthy feel. The base is built on patchouli, cedar, leather and tobacco, with benzoin and vanilla sweetening and softening that woody ground. The overall impression is a chypre and fougère character, balanced by green and powdery touches. Its profile is close to Bujairami Chamber and Isotta Fraschini Profumo Uomo.

Sphinx · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sphinx · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Sphinx · 2026