The Perfume Library

Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Tom Ford · 2007

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that sets tobacco and vanilla beside cocoa and tonka bean. It has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and far fewer choose it for the office or daily wear. Though unisex, voters read it as masculine more than anything else. Tobacco and vanilla lead, while cocoa and tonka bean soften them into a gourmand sweetness. Ginger adds spice, and dried fruits and resins bring a woody, oriental warmth. The overall impression is rich, sweet and lightly smoky. Lelas Noir Premier and Zara TOB/03 Tabac-Treasure have a close profile.

Blanche Bête

8.1

Liquides Imaginaires · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête is a unisex scent that pairs milk, jasmine and tuberose with vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa, leaning floral and gourmand. The top notes are milk, Mystikal® and ambrette seed, so it opens creamy and soft. In the heart, frankincense, jasmine, tuberose and Mahonial® build a floral body. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa adds sweetness, with powdery and synthetic touches running through the texture. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. No single season dominates; fall and spring lead by a small margin. Leisure and daily wear get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine and modern, though it is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Milkylicious and Lattafa Her Confession.

A Midsummer Dream

8.2

Roja Parfums · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus over a floral, green heart and dries down between sweet and woody. It opens with lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, with aldehydes sharpening the sparkle. In the heart, cyclamen, orange blossom and May rose lead while geranium adds a green edge. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and vetiver sweetens the scent and settles it on a woody footing, with pink pepper adding a light touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and business close behind. Voters read it as mostly masculine, though it stays unisex in spirit. Roja Parfums Madison pour Homme and The Dua Brand Enchantment have a close profile.

Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

8.2

Al Haramain · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Al Haramain Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent led by tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla, suited to the evenings of colder months. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Votes lean masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with black pepper, ginger, tobacco and cinnamon, a sharp, spicy start. Towards the heart, star anise, cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla add sweetness, while frankincense and clove bring a smoky shadow. In the base, black tobacco, dried fruits and woody notes settle into a creamy, gourmand warmth. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Lou de Pre Amber Flame have a close profile.

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.

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.

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.

Imperial Wood

8.4

Pana Dora · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Imperial Wood is a woody-oriental unisex fragrance for fall and winter evenings, built on spice, sweetness and oud. It opens with spicy notes, damask rose, thyme and tobacco. In the heart, tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa sweeten the scent while cinnamon, clove and cardamom keep the spice going. The base of frankincense, amberwood, Indonesian oud and leather leaves a warm, resinous, leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though the gourmand sweetness softens that. Chanel Égoïste and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

Nebras

7.9

Lattafa Pride

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Pride Nebras is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Mandarin orange and red berries give a fruity brightness at first. In the heart, rose, vanilla and cocoa sweeten it; underneath, tonka bean, amber and musk leave a creamy, powdery, gourmand trail. Spicy and oriental touches deepen the sweetness a little. Eilish (Eau de Parfum) and Paris Corner Sweet Surrender have a close profile.

Coffee Addict

7.9

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where coffee and cocoa are softened by caramel and vanilla. The notes read as one whole: coffee and cocoa form the backbone, while caramel and vanilla pull it towards something creamy and sweet. A spicy touch takes the edge off, so it suggests a coffee-and-cocoa dessert more than a bakery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with few choosing summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Scents by MOST Morning Coffee and Paris Corner Eternal Coffee have a close profile.

Santal majuscule

7.7

Serge Lutens · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Serge Lutens Santal majuscule is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Sandalwood, cocoa and Turkish rose read as a single piece. Floral and gourmand accords run throughout, spicy and oriental tones add depth to the sweetness, and the woody side keeps it balanced. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter; evenings and nights out lead, though it also works for leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side. Dior Santal Noir and Estēe Lauder Desert Eden have a close profile.

Suma Oriental

7.8

Une Nuit Nomade · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental is a unisex fragrance that sets cocoa, rum and patchouli on a woody base, sweet and spicy in character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine, with votes split almost evenly. The top opens with cocoa, rum and cypriol, gourmand and spicy. Patchouli in the heart brings the earthy, smoky side. In the base, cashmere wood, sandalwood, gaiac wood, tonka bean and musk leave a sweet, resinous warmth.

1270

7.6

Frapin · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Frapin 1270 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on raisin, cocoa and coffee that settles into tonka and vanilla. The top is led by raisin, cocoa, coffee and hazelnut, with candied bitter orange peel adding a slight edge to the sweetness. Linden tree, pepper and spices move into the heart and dry the fruity sweetness. The base of white honey, vanilla and gaiac wood leaves a warm, woody, resinous finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as suited to either.

Soie Malaquais

8.1

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity core against sweet, gourmand and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. On character, feminine leads the votes, with modern second. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, a fruity start. At the heart, silk and Rosa centifolia bring a soft floral turn. The base of vanilla, chestnut and cocoa sweetens it and dries down creamy and gourmand. Burberry Goddess (Eau de Parfum) and Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss have a close profile.

Gold Fair in Mayfair

8.4

Atkinsons · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Atkinsons Gold Fair in Mayfair is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Nutmeg and absinth open with a spicy edge, then sage, iris and cocoa take over the heart. The floral and gourmand accords blend with the cocoa, making it creamy and sweet. Ambrox, frankincense and vetiver build a woody, oriental base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer plays a small part. Evening and night out lead the occasion votes. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to either. Place des Lices 1900 and Dior Dior Homme have a close profile.

Fève Gourmande

8.3

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Fève Gourmande is a unisex gourmand that sets the sweetness of cocoa and rum against spices, rose and smoked tea. The scent reads as one piece: cocoa and rum build a sweet, creamy base, while spices and patchouli pull it towards a drier, smoky side. Rose adds a soft, powdery floral touch, and smoked tea keeps the sweetness from getting heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Many voters call it feminine, but it stays unisex. Guerlain Gourmand Coquin and Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Whisky Nobile

7.9

Farmacia SS. Annunziata

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Nobile is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets arabica coffee, whisky and cocoa on a woody, smoky base. It opens with arabica coffee, orange blossom and frankincense; in the heart, styrax, whisky and cocoa make it sweet and resinous. The base of vetiver, leather, oud, vanilla and saffron leaves a spicy, leathery warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out stand out. It reads mostly masculine and classic. Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.

Écrin de fumée

8.1

Serge Lutens · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée is a sweet, gourmand scent with a smoky, resinous and spicy side, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Cocoa, tobacco and rum lead; the notes have no top, heart and base split and read as a single whole. Sweetness and the gourmand side dominate, while woody and oriental accords settle it onto a smoky, resinous footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is unisex, though most voters read it as masculine. Serge Lutens Une voix noire and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) share a close profile.

Alambar

7.7

Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Laboratorio Olfattivo Alambar is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with amber, cocoa and bergamot, then cinnamon and vanilla join in the heart, while amber carries through to the base. The result is sweet and gourmand, with a spicy, resinous and woody warmth underneath, and a powdery, slightly smoky edge. Rare Beauty Amber Vanilla and Akro Dark have a close profile.

Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75

8.7

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75 is a sweet, gourmand unisex oriental, creamy and powdery with a spicy warmth. Tonka bean and vanilla form the core, while cocoa and bitter almond add a dense, slightly bitter gourmand edge. Spices stay in the background and raise the warmth, and coumarin deepens the powdery, creamy softness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear the least chosen. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Dua Brand Tonka Bean Addiction and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Woody Mood

7.7

Olfactive Studio · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Olfactive Studio Woody Mood is a sweet, spicy woody unisex fragrance, with resinous, earthy and smoky shades that suit the cooler seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes well behind, and summer is the least chosen. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; masculine leads the character votes, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with bergamot, ginger and saffron, with clary sage alongside. In the heart, sequoia, black tea and frankincense build a woody, resinous body. The base of styrax, patchouli, cocoa and leather turns the sweetness towards a leathery warmth. Les Folies du Parfum Nemea and Amouage Interlude Man have a close profile.

Patchouli Mania

6.7

Essential Parfums · 2023

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green start to an earthy, woody depth, and it sits most comfortably on autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, though it also works for daily and office use. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it stays unisex. The top of coriander seed, green hazelnut and davana gives a fresh, spicy greenness. In the heart, tea, Clearwood™ and cocoa soften this and turn it woody. At the base, patchouli and vetiver lay down an earthy floor, while Cetalox® adds a clean, synthetic edge.

Wavechild

7.6

Room 1015 · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Room 1015 Wavechild is a fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring days. It opens bright with lemon, orange and mandarin orange, while coconut and watermelon in the heart add a soft, fruity, aquatic feel. The base of ambergris, cocoa and amberwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Most voters pick summer, with spring second, and it is mostly worn for leisure and daily use. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine or modern more often than masculine. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Wave Rider and Scentido Melon Mirage.

Oud Monarch (Extrait de Parfum)

8.5

Bortnikoff · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Bortnikoff Oud Monarch Extrait de Parfum is a dense unisex scent that sets sweet, spicy and animal tones against oud, suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with a soft floral touch of magnolia and frangipani. Tobacco and cinnamon bring spice and warmth to the heart, softened by two roses. The base of vanilla, cocoa, labdanum and oud is sweet and resinous, with civet and castoreum adding an animal depth.