The Perfume Library

Prive Blue

8.0

Riiffs · 2025

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Riiffs Prive Blue is a men's fragrance that opens with Sichuan pepper, dark tobacco and green apple, then settles into violet, cocoa, Bourbon vanilla and leather. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is still small, so those impressions are not yet settled. It is positioned as a men's scent, and voters score its value for money highly. It starts with spice and green apple freshness sitting next to the warmth of dark tobacco. The heart brings violet and cocoa, which sweeten it; in the base, Bourbon vanilla and leather leave a soft, warm trail. The overall feel is fresh, sweet and spicy, with woody and oriental tones in the background and a slightly synthetic sheen. Montale Tropical Wood and La Rive Done Right have a close profile.

Fatal Vanilla

8.0

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

The Dua Brand Fatal Vanilla is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance built around Bourbon vanilla, roasted coffee absolute and saffron. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by those who voted, though the sample is small, so the picture is tentative. As a unisex fragrance, it suits both men and women. The scent pairs Bourbon vanilla with roasted coffee absolute and roasted barley for a gourmand sweetness. Saffron and coriander add spice, while suede, mahogany wood and myrrh bring a woody, resinous, slightly leathery depth. Narcissus and frangipani add a soft, creamy floral touch, and powdery and smoky shades run through the accords. Maison Alhambra Smoked Oud & Vanilla and Keiko Mecheri Cuir Fauve have a close profile.

Oud Cologne

7.5

The Motley

Green · Fruity · Spicy

The Motley Oud Cologne is a smoky, woody men's fragrance built around juniper, leather and oud. Juniper and black pepper give it a green, spicy edge, while oud, leather and myrrh form a resinous, earthy and smoky base. Bourbon vanilla softens that rough character a little, and white sage keeps the green side alive. The overall impression is dry, woody and oriental, with the fruity accord staying in the background. Amouage Epic Man and Maison Margiela Under the Stars have a close profile.

Vaniglia e Zenzero (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio · 1992

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio Vaniglia e Zenzero Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral perfume for women that settles into a spicy, sweet vanilla base. The top is bright with Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon, while basil adds a green edge. In the heart, violet, neroli and lily of the valley form a powdery floral core, with ginger, nutmeg and clove bringing the spice forward. It dries down to Bourbon vanilla alongside patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss, which balance the sweetness with an earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it carries without being overpowering, though the sample of votes is small. With its powdery, gourmand character it reads as feminine. Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio La Vecchia Spezieria and Maison Noblesse Spicy Garden have a close profile.

Kiaana Crush

7.0

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes Kiaana Crush is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral face with a sweet, spicy and creamy oriental layer underneath. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though with so few votes these figures are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. There is not enough information to say which seasons or occasions it suits, but it is positioned as a women's fragrance. Saffron opens with a spicy glow. In the heart, patchouli, passion fruit and oud meet, so fruity sweetness is balanced by woody depth. The base of Bourbon vanilla, frankincense, cedarwood, ambroxan and musk settles into a creamy, faintly animalic and slightly synthetic warmth. Creed Queen of Silk and Ormonde Jayne Arabesque have a close profile.

Coconut Sand

8.0

Korres · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Korres Coconut Sand is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around coconut, Bourbon vanilla and white musk; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good, and half of those who rated it find it strong. The number of votes is small, so this impression should be taken loosely. As a unisex fragrance it suits both women and men. Coconut and vanilla dominate, giving a gourmand, creamy sweetness. White musk softens it into a powdery smoothness, while bergamot adds a light fruity and floral freshness. The notes read as one warm, soft whole rather than separate layers. Mancera Black Vanilla and Mancera Choco Violette have a close profile.

18 - Abel in Abbesses

7.5

Made in P!galle · 2017

Spicy · Woody · Powdery

Made in P!galle 18 - Abel in Abbesses is a spicy, woody fragrance with powdery, resinous and earthy sides, made for men. It opens with Cuban tobacco, bergamot and nagarmotha, the bergamot lightly brightening the dry warmth of the tobacco. In the heart, Atlas cedar, cedar, patchouli and South Indian oud build a woody, earthy body. The base of musk, labdanum, sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla settles into a soft, resinous, faintly sweet warmth. Chanel Le Lion de Chanel and Thameen Carved Oud (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vanilla Circus

6.5

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

S. - Esse Strikes The Notes Vanilla Circus is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that follows a gourmand, lightly spicy vanilla line. It opens with Bourbon vanilla, milk and honey; at the heart the vanilla meets toffee and turns denser and sugary. In the base, musk, tonka bean and amber soften it and leave an oriental, resinous warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. Its gourmand sweetness and rich build make it easier to wear in cooler weather. The Dua Brand Caramel Sugar Elixir and Nusuk Fawah Midnight have a close profile.

Amphorae 48

6.0

Xerjoff · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Xerjoff Amphorae 48 is a unisex scent that opens with Amalfi lemon, Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit, then settles into a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued. The citrus trio gives a bright, fresh start. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral layer. The base of cedar, Bourbon vanilla, Singapore patchouli and benzoin turns warm, sweet and woody. Fruity and sweet accords lead, with spicy and leathery touches staying in the background. Xerjoff Aqua Regia and Xerjoff Soprano have a close profile.

Patou Nacre Collection

7.0

Jean Patou · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Patou Patou Nacre Collection is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance built around candied ginger, pear and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. It opens with ambrette seed, candied ginger and pear, giving a citrusy, fruity start. In the heart, African orange blossom, rose, jasmine and lemon blossom form a floral bouquet. Orris root and Bourbon vanilla settle it onto a soft, powdery, sweet base. The overall tone is fresh with a light sweetness and a feminine character. Escada Especially Escada Elixir and Prada Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Moment After

7.0

Bottega Veneta · 2026

Sweet · Spicy · Creamy

Bottega Veneta Moment After is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character against a creamy, leathery base. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot, giving a spicy, lightly bright start. In the heart, Orcanox and maté add a dry, slightly green depth. The base turns to vanilla absolute, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean absolute, which carry the sweetness into a creamy softness, while nappa leather leaves a leathery trace within it. The scent moves along the balance of spice and vanilla and settles warm and soft. Fendi La Baguette and Câline Divine Hero have a close profile.

Cabinet Of Curiosities (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Aromantik

Citrus · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Aromantik Cabinet Of Curiosities Eau de Parfum is built around blond tobacco absolute, orris root and Haitian vetiver, a women's fragrance that has been discontinued. Tobacco, orris root and vetiver lead, with Himalayan cedar giving a woody base and geranium adding a floral, green touch. Ambrette and Bourbon vanilla soften the dry, earthy character and bring some sweetness, while a spicy, faintly citrus edge stays in the background. The notes read as one whole, with no clear split between opening and base. Zara Vento di Vetiver and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Parfum have a close profile.

Provanilla

7.5

Providence Perfume · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Providence Perfume Provanilla is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around Mexican vanilla, Bourbon vanilla and coconut; it has been discontinued. Vanilla appears here in three forms: Mexican vanilla, Bourbon vanilla and plain vanilla. Coconut and melon add a soft, fruity sweetness, while rose lays a floral veil over it. Balsam and myrrh balance the sugar with a resinous, faintly smoky depth, and the overall impression is powdery and warm. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads best as one whole. It suits those who like sweet, gourmand perfumes; Kilian Sweet Redemption The End and Guerlain French Kiss have a close profile.

Ruby N Vanilla Oud

7.5

EBK

Floral · Synthetic · Woody

EBK Ruby N Vanilla Oud is a floral, woody unisex scent in which Damask rose, oud and Bourbon vanilla lead. The notes are not split into top, heart and base; they read together as a single whole. Rose and vanilla set a sweet, creamy ground, while oud and gaiac wood add a woody depth. Frankincense, black musk and ambergris bring an oriental, faintly animalic tone that the powdery notes soften. Its sillage is rated moderate, though only a few ratings back that up. It suits those who like warm, dense, sweet fragrances and reads neither masculine nor feminine. Armani Privé Ikat Bleu and Yusa Aromatics Ghaliyah have a close profile.

Xanath

7.5

Ponsà · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ponsà Xanath is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet body against the warmth of resin and spice. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and a fair share rate the longevity as high. The vote count is small, so this is a tendency rather than a firm verdict. Its dense, warm character reads as shared rather than aimed at men or women alone. It opens with aldehydes and orange, and ylang-ylang brings a soft floral note in the heart. The base settles into myrrh, Bourbon vanilla and benzoin, a sweet, resinous warmth, with Himalayan cedar giving it a woody, earthy footing.

Forbidden Temptation

9.0

Vivamor Parfums · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vivamor Parfums Forbidden Temptation is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that pairs cognac and plum with cinnamon, tobacco and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with cognac and plum, fruity and slightly syrupy. In the heart, cinnamon adds spice, tobacco a smoky darkness, and Brazilian tonka bean a soft sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla and amber leaves a gourmand, resinous warmth, while Haitian vetiver gives the sweetness a woody balance. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so a light hand may be enough. Voters rate it highly, though the number of votes is still small. It suits men and women alike who enjoy dark, sweet scents. Tom Ford Amber Intrigue and Slumberhouse Baque have a close profile.

Mama Was an Opium Smoker

8.0

Organic Perfume Girl

Green · Sweet · Gourmand

Organic Perfume Girl Mama Was an Opium Smoker is a unisex scent that opens with mandarin orange and black pepper, turns sweet with cocoa and Bourbon vanilla, and settles into sandalwood. The citrus brightness of mandarin meets the bite of black pepper at the start. In the heart, cocoa and Bourbon vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness that rests on a woody sandalwood base. Green and smoky touches temper the sugar and add a resinous depth, while the spicy and woody accords stay clearly present. Arte Profumi Velvet Rouge and Paris Corner Cognac Blaze have a close profile.

Verna

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Oriental

Tiziana Terenzi Verna is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that opens with saffron, pink pepper and rose. The top is Italian saffron, Chilenean pink pepper and Bulgarian rose. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and peach add a floral sweetness, while Tuscan leather, coconut and cedar give it a leathery, woody weight. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and coumarin softens everything and leaves it in an oriental warmth. Tiziana Terenzi Pisces and Zimaya Oud Is Great have a close profile to Verna.

Sweet Sin

7.0

Vivamor Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Vivamor Parfums Sweet Sin is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that carries peach and dried apricot into the warmth of rum absolute and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with peach and dried apricot, fruity and sweet. In the heart, rum absolute, Brazilian tonka bean and Indian benzoin soften that sweetness and add a resinous, spicy warmth. The base is led by white musk, ambergris, Indonesian patchouli and Bourbon vanilla; the patchouli's earthy, woody side keeps the sugar in check, and the dry-down settles into a creamy vanilla. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with a rich, filling character. That makes it better suited to cooler weather and evening wear.

Perfect Movie Date

6.0

Ucca · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ucca Perfect Movie Date is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex scent that suits quiet, close evenings, much like the night out its name suggests. Vanilla leads here: vanilla resinoid and Bourbon vanilla carry the sweetness. Butter, cocoa, hazelnut and bitter almond give it a rounded, creamy, dessert-like feel. Indian oud and Indian sandalwood set a woody, resinous base underneath, while tonka bean softens the spicy side. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With its warm, sweet build it feels most at home in cooler weather and at close range. It reads as unisex, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Hilde Soliani Profumi Buon Pranzo and The Maker Dream have a close profile.

London

9.0

Scentiments

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Scentiments London is a unisex fragrance that balances a fruity, sweet core with woody, leathery and spicy tones and a synthetic edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the small number of votes means these ratings deserve some caution. It does not lean toward one gender and can sit on either men or women. The top holds oud, cypress and violet, while raspberry and lily of the valley in the heart add a fruity sweetness. The base of white musk, leather, Bourbon vanilla and amber closes it with an oriental warmth. Widian London (Extrait de Parfum) and Monkoku Berry Oud have a close profile.

Tobacco Macaco

8.5

Alejandro Acosta

Sweet · Woody · Oriental

Alejandro Acosta Tobacco Macaco is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around tobacco absolute, Bourbon vanilla and rum. The scent reads as one piece: tobacco absolute and rum soften into sweet vanilla, while Sumatran benzoin and opoponax add a resinous warmth. Sandalwood and gaiac wood lay down a woody base, and tonka bean deepens the creamy side. Juniper berry and neroli stay in the background of the heavy sweetness. The oriental character is clear, and it suits those who like sweet, smoky scents. Xerjoff Amber Star and The Dua Brand Dua's Amber have a close profile.

Musk S

6.5

S-Perfume · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

S-Perfume Musk S is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, green character with a sweet, powdery musk. Musk and white amber form the backbone. Bourbon vanilla adds sweetness, while Japanese chestnut blossom brings a floral lightness. Fresh and floral accords lead; green, spicy and woody tones stay in the background, with a faintly synthetic sheen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it sits close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters spread the four seasons fairly evenly, with spring slightly ahead. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. Narciso Rodriguez For Him Vetiver Musc and Attar Collection Musk Kashmir have a close profile.

Juliet (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Juliet Stewart · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Juliet Stewart Juliet Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green women's fragrance built on citrus and flowers, with a sweet warmth underneath. The top notes are bergamot, Sicilian orange, Amalfi lemon and basil, so it opens bright and crisp with a green edge from the basil. In the heart, jasmine, Bourbon vanilla and Mediterranean herbs come forward; the floral side turns sweeter with the vanilla while the herbs keep a dry greenness. The base of ambergris and precious woods settles it onto a woody, lightly oriental footing. Aquatic and fruity touches keep the overall feel airy. Etro Paisley and Lancaster Sunwater have a close profile.