The Perfume Library

Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Tom Ford · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity and gourmand unisex scent, with cherry and almond resting on a warm, creamy base. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer far behind. Night outs and evenings lead, while the office comes last. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Cherry liqueur, bitter almond and black cherry give it a dark, syrupy opening. In the heart, griotte syrup, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac add a soft floral layer. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and cedar form a woody frame, while roasted tonka bean and Peru balsam sweeten the dry-down and finish it creamy and warm.

Pegasus

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Pegasus is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, opening fresh before settling into a sweet, creamy base. Bergamot, cypress and heliotrope give it a fresh start, while lavender, jasmine and bitter almond lead the heart. In the base, amber, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it and pull it towards a powdery, woody warmth. Gourmand and spicy touches soften the floral side. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer gets the fewest votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also gets votes for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Al Haramain Royale Stallion and Zimaya Phantom Paragon have a close profile.

Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Dior · 1998

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent where floral and fruity sweetness meets a gourmand, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than the office. Most see it as feminine. The top is plum, apricot, coconut, pimento and bitter almond, so it opens with fruit and almond sweetness softened by spice. The heart builds a floral core from tuberose, rose and jasmine sambac. It closes on vanilla and sandalwood, creamy, powdery and woody. Dior Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

Orchidée Vanille

8.3

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille is a sweet, gourmand-leaning unisex floral that most voters place in fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it reaches those close to you without filling the room. Most voters choose fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It spreads across daily wear, leisure and evenings, and in character votes the feminine side leads. Mandarin orange and lychee open it fresh and fruity. In the heart, bitter almond, Bulgarian rose and violet add a soft, powdery floral feel. The base carries vanilla absolute and tonka bean for a creamy sweetness, with cedar steadying it slightly and a spicy touch in the background. Lolita Lempicka Le Parfum and Keiko Mecheri Datura Blanche have a close profile.

Pegasus Exclusif

7.9

Parfums de Marly · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance, with spice, oriental warmth and a smoky woody depth. It opens with bergamot, cardamom and pink pepper, while heliotrope adds a soft sweetness. The heart brings jasmine, bitter almond, geranium and lavender. The base of vanilla, amber, oud, sandalwood and gaiac wood settles into a creamy, resinous, slightly smoky finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and very few choose summer. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and most voters find it masculine. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia II and Maison Alhambra Perseus Exclusif have a close profile.

Mon Précieux Nectar

8.3

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with a creamy, gourmand feel and a distinctly feminine character. Petitgrain and bitter almond open it, and jasmine and orange blossom lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk dominate the base, with gaiac wood and frankincense adding a woody, oriental depth. A fruity touch softens the sweetness throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Dior Pure Poison Elixir and Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands have a close profile.

Craze (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Armaf

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Armaf Craze Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy men's scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, cumin and heliotrope, then moves to lavender, jasmine, sage and bitter almond in the heart. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla form the base. A gourmand, creamy sweetness sits over the spice, with the woody and powdery sides in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out, and it also gets worn for leisure and work. Most voters read it as masculine. Al Haramain Royale Stallion and Maison Alhambra Perseus have a close profile.

Cherry X

7.3

Kai Porten Parfums Privés · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kai Porten Parfums Privés Cherry X opens with black cherry, saffron and raspberry and deepens into oud, vanilla and amber: a sweet, spicy, smoky unisex scent. In the top, black cherry and raspberry give a fruity sweetness, while saffron and pink pepper sharpen it with spice. The heart is led by cinnamon, nutmeg and rose, softened by sandalwood and bitter almond. The base lays down a woody, smoky floor of oud, frankincense and patchouli, with vanilla and tonka bean absolute sweetening the gourmand side. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. It doesn't settle clearly as masculine or feminine and reads both ways. French Avenue Cocoa Morado and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco have a close profile.

PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar / Collectible PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar

8.1

Tauer Perfumes · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tauer Perfumes PHI - Une Rose de Kandahar is a rose-centred, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with bitter almond, cinnamon, bergamot and apricot, a spicy, fruity start. In the heart, Afghan rose and Bulgarian rose absolute meet tobacco absolute and Bourbon geranium. Tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris sweeten the base, while patchouli and vetiver add a woody floor; overall it reads powdery, resinous and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine character are close, which fits its unisex label. Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

Infusion d'Amande

8.2

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Prada Infusion d'Amande is a unisex scent that reads fresh and sweet, with a powdery, creamy almond character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters see it as feminine, while some call it modern or classic. It suits all four seasons, leaning towards fall and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily, leisure and office use, less so in the evening or for a night out. Bitter almond and heliotrope carry the scent, softened by tonka bean absolute and musk. Bergamot and citrus fruits add freshness, star anise leaves a light spicy trace, and sandalwood anchors it. Parfums de Marly Pegasus and Jo Malone Sweet Milk have a close profile.

Guidance 46

8.4

Amouage · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Amouage Guidance 46 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense and moves into a floral, spicy heart of osmanthus, jasmine sambac and saffron. The pear's fruity brightness is softened by hazelnut and bitter almond at the start, while pink pepper and rose water add a light touch of spice and flowers. The heart is led by osmanthus, jasmine sambac, rose and saffron. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and ambrette settle it into a creamy, woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Amouage Guidance and The Dua Brand The Guide 46 have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

8.5

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka is a sweet, powdery floral oriental built around tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is described as a women's perfume, with most voters finding it feminine and classic. Bergamot and bitter almond open with a light sharpness. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and jasmine sambac lay a floral base, while tonka and vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand sweetness at the bottom. Spicy and smoky touches balance that sweetness in the background. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris and Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin have a close profile.

Popped Cherry

8.3

The Dua Brand · 2018

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

The Dua Brand Popped Cherry is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex scent led by black cherry, cherry liqueur and griotte syrup. Cherry appears in three guises, joined by bitter almond and roasted tonka bean, which push it towards a creamy, spicy sweetness. Jasmine sambac and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch, while sandalwood, cedarwood and Haitian vetiver set a woody base. There is a synthetic edge among the accords too. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as strong. Most pick autumn, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It reads mostly feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine or modern.

Good Girl Blush (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Carolina Herrera · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral and fresh feminine scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards daytime and leisure wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily and leisure use come first, though it also works for a night out. Most voters call its character feminine, with some finding it modern. It opens with bergamot and bitter almond: the bergamot brings freshness, the almond a slightly sweet edge. Ylang-ylang and peony form a soft floral heart. In the base, tonka bean and vanilla settle the scent into a powdery, creamy sweetness, with a fruity touch alongside. Montblanc Signature (Eau de Parfum) and Zara Nude Bouquet (2021) have a close profile.

Dolcelisir

7.8

L'Erbolario · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Erbolario Dolcelisir is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity, gourmand, powdery sweetness with a spicy, woody texture; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and leisure hours. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top opens with orange, caramel and rum. In the heart, the floral softness of jasmine and rose meets cinnamon and cocoa powder. The base keeps the sweetness going with tonka bean, vanilla and bitter almond, while patchouli and ambergris add a woody depth. L'Erbolario Méharées and Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial 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.

Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle

7.9

Dior · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle is a sweet, powdery floral built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. The flowers sit on a sweet base: heliotrope and vanilla orchid pull the scent towards powdery and gourmand, while bitter almond and orange blossom add a slight twist to that sweetness. Sandalwood and musk give it a soft, woody depth, and caraway brings a spicy edge. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, and see it as an evening or night-out scent. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters read it as feminine. Tesori d'Oriente Fiore del Dragone and Nicolaï Kiss Me Tender have a close profile.

Florentina

7.6

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Sylvaine Delacourte Florentina is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent in which heliotrope, benzoin and Italian orange blossom absolute come to the front. The scent reads as floral and powdery overall: violet and Iris pallida carry the powder, while bitter almond and benzoin add a sweet, creamy softness. Carnation brings a light spice, and bergamot and Haitian vetiver add a fresh, green lift, with musk holding it all together gently. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters find it feminine.

Guilty Absolu de Parfum pour Homme

8.3

Gucci · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum pour Homme is a men's fragrance that opens on bitter almond, orange blossom and rum, with a sweet, gourmand side steadied by leathery depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring a distant third. It is placed mostly in night-out and evening settings, and reads masculine and modern. The top is bitter almond, orange blossom absolute and rum; the heart warms with tonka bean absolute, red chili and labdanum. Vanillin, leather and benzoin lay a sweet, creamy, resinous base. Floral and powdery touches sit alongside spicy and woody tones. Iris Empire and Pi Extreme have a close profile.

Escale à Portofino

7.3

Dior · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dior Escale à Portofino is a fresh, green citrus scent for women, built around Italian citron, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian petitgrain. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and rarely towards the night. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. It opens with bright citrus. The heart adds juniper berry, bitter almond and orange blossom, bringing a floral, slightly spicy softness. The base of cypress, cedar, galbanum, white musk and caraway sets a woody, green ground. Dior Terra Bella and Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée have a close profile.

Sehr Lattafa / سحر لطافة (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Sehr Lattafa / سحر لطافة Eau de Parfum is a warm, sweet and spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out ahead of leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with cinnamon and bitter almond. The heart holds Akigalawood®, Pomarose® and jasmine, and the base settles into vanilla absolute, tonka bean and amber. Sweet, gourmand and spicy accords lead, softened by woody, powdery and creamy sides. Ayat Oud Khamrah / عود خمرة and Armaf Craze have a close profile.

Soleil Lalique (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Lalique · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lalique Soleil Lalique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around mandarin orange, bitter almond and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions picked most often. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. Mandarin orange and cardamom give it a bright citrus opening, with bitter almond adding a sweet edge. In the heart, pear sorbet, milk coffee and jasmine blend fruity, gourmand and floral tones. Sandalwood, praliné and musk leave it creamy and soft at the base.

Dubai - Oud

8.0

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent led by Indian oud, saffron and black pepper. It opens with black pepper, saffron and frankincense, while bergamot and lavender soften the edges a little. Rose, jasmine and myrrh come forward in the heart. Indian oud, vetiver, tobacco and vanilla settle at the base, leaving a smoky, leathery and earthy warmth. Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine, though it is made for anyone. Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Afternoon Delight

6.4

Maison Margiela · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Margiela Afternoon Delight is a sweet, gourmand and powdery unisex scent, creamy with a light spicy edge, suited to relaxed everyday wear. It opens with bitter almond and angelica root, and the heart brings carrot, madeleine and ambrette seed absolute. Musk, Bourbon vanilla and New Caledonian sandalwood in the base soften it into a creamy sweetness. The overall feel is gourmand, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is mostly recommended for leisure and daily wear, and votes lean feminine and modern. The Dua Brand Midday Ecstasy and Mugler Angel Elixir have a close profile.