The Perfume Library

Royal Paragon

8.3

Zimaya

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Zimaya Royal Paragon is a men's fragrance that balances fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice, wood and smoke, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, though it also works for daily wear. It opens with aquatic notes, bitter almond and bergamot for a light freshness. The heart brings gaiac wood, rose and mandarin orange. As it dries, oakmoss, coffee, amber and patchouli settle into a creamy, smoky sweetness. Parfums de Marly Layton and Sedra Nero have a close profile.

Pear Pavlova

7.5

French Cowboy · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

French Cowboy Pear Pavlova is a unisex scent for spring and summer days, pairing the sweetness of pear and meringue with a fresh feel. Pear, meringue and bitter almond build the sweet, creamy core, while pink pepper CO2 and Indian jasmine sambac absolute add a light lift. Ambrette seed absolute and musk stay in the background and soften the whole. Among the accords, fresh, fruity and gourmand tones lead, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the moments it leans towards. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters mostly call it modern and feminine, though it remains open to unisex wear. Lattafa Yara Candy and Molton Brown Milk Musk have a close profile.

Al Bashiq

8.0

Nabeel

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nabeel Al Bashiq is a spicy, woody and leathery unisex scent that opens on cinnamon, saffron and cardamom, with oud and frankincense at its heart. Cinnamon, saffron and cardamom come first, with leather and pine giving the opening a hard edge. At the heart, oud, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum build a heavy, resinous core. The base brings amber, tobacco, vanilla and patchouli; the scent sweetens but stays smoky, animalic and earthy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic to most voters. Montale Oudrising and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Roberto Cavalli Essenza

7.6

Roberto Cavalli · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Roberto Cavalli Essenza is a feminine fragrance that moves from a citrus and floral start into a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring third. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also gets worn for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter almond, and orange blossom absolute sits at the heart. Vanilla absolute sweetens the base, while fruity, spicy and oriental touches round out the powdery, gourmand feel.

Exquise Tentation (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

L'Atelier Parfum · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

L'Atelier Parfum Exquise Tentation Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where bergamot, blackcurrant and rose sit over vanilla and praliné, leaning floral and gourmand. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, pink pepper and blackcurrant. Freesia, lily of the valley, iris and rose give the heart a soft floral feel. In the base, bitter almond, vanilla, patchouli and praliné sweeten the scent into a creamy, gourmand finish, with a synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening, night out and leisure are the occasions it suits best. About half of voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Aubusson Radiant Iris and ELLE Mira have a close profile.

Secret du Nil

7.5

Nectar Olfactif · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nectar Olfactif Secret du Nil is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that opens on bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond and moves toward honey and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has a fair share too. It leans toward daily wear, leisure time and evenings. Although unisex, voters most often read its character as feminine. It opens with the fresh citrus of bitter orange, bergamot and bitter almond. In the heart, neroli and orange soften around roasted almond and honey. The base of musk, cedar, sugar powder and vanilla leaves a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Xerjoff Blue Hope have a close profile.

FM 900

8.1

Federico Mahora

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Federico Mahora FM 900 is a fruity, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, setting sweet cherry against a woody base. It opens with black cherry, bitter almond and cherry liqueur, giving a sweet, liqueur-like fruitiness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and sour cherry soften it with a floral touch. The base of tonka bean, sandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver dries down woody and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear close behind. More voters find it feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. House of Thêom Midnight Cherry and Vaile Forbidden Cherry have a close profile.

Black Amber

7.3

Womo

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Womo Black Amber is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around black cherry, vanilla, tobacco and amber, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. The top opens with mugwort, buchu and black cherry, and the fruity sweetness shows from the start. In the heart, davana, cocoa tree and bitter almond deepen it. The base of vanilla, tobacco and amber leaves a resinous, smoky and slightly leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine but is unisex. Mancera Red Tobacco and Slumberhouse Baque have a close profile.

Commune de Paris - Cologne 1871

7.9

Astier de Villatte · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Astier de Villatte Commune de Paris - Cologne 1871 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. It wears with moderate longevity and projection, and most voters place it in spring and summer, for daily wear, leisure and the office. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. Sicilian lemon and bergamot give it a cool brightness, while rosemary and Provençal lavender absolute add a green, herbal edge. Pink pepper brings a light spice, and cedarwood and vetiver add a dry woodiness. Benzoin, labdanum and coumarin soften it with a resinous, powdery touch.

Dark Casino Royale Nights

8.2

The Dua Brand · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

The Dua Brand Dark Casino Royale Nights is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance suited to evenings and nights out. It is built around saffron, bitter almond and musk, while resins, cedarwood and ambergris lay a smoky, woody base under the sweetness. Egyptian jasminum grandiflorum adds a soft floral touch, and the powdery, creamy accords keep the scent dense and oriental. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters pick nights out and evenings most often, then leisure. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads truly unisex. Scentiments Sugar Saffron Extrait and Montale Amber Musk have a close profile.

Myrrhe & Merveilles

6.0

Keiko Mecheri · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Keiko Mecheri Myrrhe & Merveilles is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy lift with a powdery, resinous sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Chinese mandarin orange and jasmine give it a fresh, floral side. Myrrh, amber and sandalwood build a warm, resinous base, while spices and bitter almond add a slight edge to the sweetness and musk softens it all.

Amande Persane

7.1

Roger & Gallet · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Roger & Gallet Amande Persane pairs the brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot with the powdery sweetness of orris and bitter almond, a fresh, gourmand scent aimed at women; it has been discontinued. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage, and leans towards spring and fall. Most voters suggest it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings also in the mix. Voters mostly read it as feminine. It opens with a fresh, citrusy lift from mandarin orange and bergamot. In the heart, orris and bitter almond take over, turning the scent powdery, creamy and sweet. Tonka bean carries that sweetness into the base, while Atlas cedar adds a woody frame.

Marni Rose

7.1

Marni · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Marni Rose is a floral scent for women that sets rose in a fresh, fruity and lightly sweet frame. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter further behind. Daily wear and the office lead, while evening and night out are chosen less often. It opens with mint, raspberry, blackcurrant and cardamom, a fresh, lightly spiced fruit note. The heart turns to rose absolute, Bulgarian rose and violet, where the floral side takes over. The base brings vanilla sweetness together with patchouli and cedar's woody structure. Argos Adonis Awakens and Evody D'Âme de Pique have a close profile.

Rouge

8.2

MAD Parfumeur

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

MAD Parfumeur Rouge is a unisex scent that opens with saffron and bitter almond, softens through cedar and Egyptian jasmine, and dries down on musk and amber. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so it suits people who want a rich fragrance that leaves a trail. Its value for money also gets high marks from voters. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Saffron and bitter almond give a spicy, sweet opening. In the heart, cedar builds a woody backbone while Egyptian jasmine adds a floral softness. The base of musk, amber and woody notes closes it with a powdery, creamy warmth, and the overall impression stays sweet with a synthetic sheen. Prada Luna Rossa Black and Pierre Guillaume 4.1 Le Musc & La Peau have a close profile.

Verona 010

7.7

Xerjoff · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff Verona 010 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent suited to winter and autumn evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender and bergamot, then moves into a heart of rose, jasmine, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon and bitter almond. White musk and cashmere in the base settle that sweetness onto a soft, powdery footing. Floral, fruity and spicy accords sit around a caramel-led gourmand character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out. Most read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Dsquared² Potion for Woman and Serge Lutens Louve have a close profile.

Ultimate Aphrodisiac

7.5

Vivamor Parfums

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vivamor Parfums Ultimate Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character, where spice meets a creamy, powdery softness. It opens with bitter almond, Ceylonese cinnamon and rum absolute, giving a spiced, boozy warmth. In the heart, chocolate liqueur, cocoa butter and brown sugar turn the scent thick and sweet. The base of vanilla, African coffee absolute and musk settles into a creamy, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters see it as masculine. Celine Dans Paris and Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal share a close profile.

Madonna of the Almonds

5.6

Floris · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Floris Madonna of the Almonds is a discontinued feminine fragrance that sets a sweet, powdery floral body under a fresh, citrusy opening. The top is almond blossom, lemon and bergamot, so it starts bright and clean. Bitter almond and jasmine move into the heart, softening the citrus and sweetening it. In the base, frankincense, musk, vanilla and sandalwood leave a warm, gourmand, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and pick spring and fall, with leisure and daily wear leading, though business and evening also get votes. Chloé SeeByChloé and Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Jaune-Yellow have a close profile.

Toujours Glamour

6.2

Moschino · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Toujours Glamour is a fresh, citrusy floral with a light fruity and sweet side, made for women and now discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It opens with cardamom, red currant and violet. Jasmine, lily of the valley and bitter almond form a floral heart with a warm edge. Heliotrope, musk and benzoin sweeten and soften the base, leaving a slightly synthetic, powdery finish after the fresh start. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Acqua and True Religion Hippie Chic have a close profile.

Cherry Garden

7.0

House of Sillage · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

House of Sillage Cherry Garden is a floral, gourmand fragrance for women, where bitter almond and star anise meet sweet vanilla and white musk. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with some votes for evening and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with star anise, bitter almond and Sicilian bergamot. In the heart, jasmine, rose and sandalwood give a floral, woody balance. In the dry-down, Bourbon vanilla, heliotrope and white musk settle it into a sweet, powdery base.

Chocolate Fudge

7.4

Grandeur

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Grandeur Chocolate Fudge is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, for relaxed days or evenings out. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure and evening are the occasions that come up most. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. In the character votes feminine leads, with modern and masculine following. The top opens with dulce de leche, hazelnut and dark chocolate; in the heart, chocolate fudge, caramel and bitter almond keep the sweetness going. The base softens into praliné and vanilla absolute with amberwood and sandalwood. The overall feel is powdery, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Détour Noir Intense

7.8

Al Haramain

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Al Haramain Détour Noir Intense is a sweet, woody unisex scent that opens with heliotrope, bergamot and cardamom and settles into oud, vanilla and amber. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it makes itself known and stays on skin for a long time. The sweet, gourmand, woody character suits cooler weather, and it sits between masculine and feminine. Heliotrope and bergamot meet the spice of cardamom and pink pepper at the top. Jasmine, bitter almond, geranium and lavender give the heart a floral, powdery softness. Gaiac wood, sandalwood, oud, vanilla and amber close it as a creamy, sweet woodiness. Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif and Parfums de Marly Pegasus have a close profile.

Terre de Lumière L'Eau

7.2

L'Occitane en Provence · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

L'Occitane en Provence Terre de Lumière L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy floral that ends in a sweet, powdery softness, made for women and light on the skin. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen mainly for leisure, daily wear and the office; most voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. It opens with blackcurrant, pink pepper and bergamot, which give a fruity, lightly spiced freshness. Pink peony carries the floral heart. In the base, bitter almond, tonka bean and white musk sweeten the scent and leave it powdery and soft. Robert Piguet Mademoiselle Piguet and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Almond Suede

7.3

Arquiste · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Arquiste Almond Suede is a sweet, gourmand and lightly leathery unisex scent built around bitter almond, honeycomb absolute and suede. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes keeps that picture tentative. Evening, leisure and night-out wear lead, with daily and business use further behind. It suits men and women alike. It opens with honeycomb absolute, bergamot, pink pepper and bitter almond. In the heart, saffron, neroli and orange blossom add a floral, spicy softness. In the base, rock sugar and vanilla absolute sweeten the scent while suede gives it a warm, leathery edge.

Good Girl Jasmine Absolute

8.1

Carolina Herrera · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Jasmine Absolute is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance that sets jasmine and bitter almond against roasted tonka bean, benzoin and toffee. It opens with mandarin orange and blackcurrant, which give it a fruity brightness. In the heart, jasmine is softened by bitter almond, and the floral side rests on a powdery, creamy base. In the base, roasted tonka bean, benzoin and toffee sweeten it further, and the gourmand side takes over. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily wear gets votes too. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 have a close profile.