The Perfume Library

Brin de Folie / Privé N°8

8.0

RP

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

RP Brin de Folie / Privé N°8 is a unisex scent that opens on strawberry, pear and blackcurrant, then moves into a floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. Its longevity is rated good by voters, though with only a few votes this is an early impression at best. There is no season, occasion or character voting, so nothing can be said about when it suits best. It is classed as unisex. The fruity top reads sweet and juicy at first. In the heart, tuberose, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring the floral side forward. In the base, amber, patchouli and Bourbon vanilla settle it onto a creamy, sweet footing, and a synthetic tone among the accords colors the whole.

Lovers and Strangers

8.0

Tobba · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tobba Lovers and Strangers is a sweet, gourmand and smoky unisex scent, where coffee, tobacco and vanilla are softened by a floral rose. It opens with prune, Colombian coffee, cade juniper and rum, a dark, lightly smoky and boozy sweetness. The heart brings rose, tobacco absolute, tonka bean absolute and Bourbon vanilla, turning warm, gourmand and spicy. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and amber settles into an earthy, woody and oriental finish. Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac (Eau de Parfum) and Tauer Perfumes Sundowner have a close profile.

City Life

7.0

Bujairami

Fruity · Sweet · Creamy

Bujairami City Life is a sweet, creamy unisex fragrance built around strawberry, caramel and peach. It opens with strawberry, caramel and peach in a fruity, sugary mix, while labdanum adds a resinous depth underneath. The heart brings amber, rose, ginger and saffron, with leather leaving a faint leathery trace behind the fruit. The base of Bourbon vanilla and benzoin softens everything into a warm, creamy finish. Xerjoff La Capitale and Somens Atlantis have a close profile.

Vanilla Pumpkin

7.5

The Body Shop · 2017

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Dhanal Oudh Estethnay

8.5

Rasasi · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Estethnay is a floral, sweet unisex scent that opens with Bulgarian rose and spices and rests on Indian oud, sandalwood and vanilla. The top pairs spices with Bulgarian rose. In the heart, Persian saffron, jasmine, orange blossom, Indian rose, heliotrope and lily of the valley form a dense floral bouquet. The base of Kashmiri musk, sandalwood, Indian oud, amber and Bourbon vanilla softens and sweetens it, giving a gourmand, oriental warmth, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Mancera Instant Crush and Spirit Spirit of Cashmere Musk have a close profile.

Ready To Love - Intense Red

7.5

Manish Arora · 2018

Floral · Green · Fruity

Manish Arora Ready To Love - Intense Red is a women's fragrance that moves from a floral, green opening to a sweet, resinous and spicy finish. The top notes of rosemary and blackcurrant give a green, fruity first impression. In the heart, patchouli and labdanum add an earthy, resinous depth. The base of amber and Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent, settling it into a woody, powdery warmth with an oriental feel. Spicy touches stay in the background throughout and keep the sweetness in check. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Music for a While and Dali Haute Parfumerie Calice de la Séduction Éternelle have a close profile.

Dreams (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Mariah Carey · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Mariah Carey Dreams Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet floral-fruity scent with a clear gourmand side, made for women. It opens with roasted almond, candied apple, bergamot and star anise: the apple's sweetness is lightened by bergamot, while the anise adds a spicy edge. The heart brings lily of the valley, freesia and honeysuckle for a floral freshness. In the base, tonka bean, bourbon vanilla, patchouli and musk turn it powdery, soft and oriental-sweet. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The number of ratings is small, so these impressions are tentative. Dreams has been discontinued. Katy Perry Meow! (Eau de Parfum) and Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Her (2004) have a close profile.

Cocoa 02 Indulgent

7.0

Zara · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Zara Cocoa 02 Indulgent is a men's fragrance that carries a floral, spicy opening into the sweetness of dark chocolate and Bourbon vanilla, with a clearly gourmand character. Spicy notes and plum blossom come first. At the heart sit dark chocolate, heliotrope and labdanum, with the chocolate resting the sweetness on a powdery, resinous base. In the base, woods, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amber settle into a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated good, though only a few people have voted so far. Its sweet, spicy, powdery build suits those who like a warm, soft scent, and its value for money is rated highly. L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau d'Ambre and Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Brown) have a close profile.

Treasures of Safari - Amber

8.0

Ralph Lauren · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ralph Lauren Treasures of Safari - Amber is a warm, sweet women's fragrance built around amber, benzoin, labdanum and Bourbon vanilla. Resinous amber and benzoin form the backbone, while labdanum adds a smoky, lightly spicy depth. Bourbon vanilla turns this creamy and gourmand, with floral and powdery touches softening the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters place it equally in leisure, night out and evening wear, with business and daily use close behind. It reads feminine. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Cara and Commodity Gold have a close profile.

Brun Sicilien

8.0

Scent on Canvas · 2013

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Scent on Canvas Brun Sicilien is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of jasmine and Sicilian mandarin orange against a heart of suede, leather and spice. It opens with jasmine, Sicilian mandarin orange and white blossoms. At the heart, suede, cardamom, black pepper and leather give it a leathery, spicy character. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Bourbon vanilla, birch and amber pulls it towards a sweet, woody, resinous and slightly smoky side, with earthy, powdery and animal tones running through the accords. Motörhead Motörhead Man and Philipp Plein No Limit$ have a close profile.

Nuits Enchantées

8.0

Laura Mercier · 2008

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Laura Mercier Nuits Enchantées is a sweet, gourmand and spicy oriental for women, built on a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and lightly spiced with orange and cardamom. In the heart, rose and tuberose add a soft floral note, pimento and ginger keep the spice going, and cedar and gaiac wood form a woody frame. The base leans gourmand with Bourbon vanilla, amber and coffee, while vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and musk balance that sweetness with a dry, warm woodiness.

The Blend Bourbon

9.5

O Boticário · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

O Boticário The Blend Bourbon is a sweet, gourmand oriental for men, with its sweetness held together by spice and wood. It opens with pink pepper, grapefruit and bergamot, a fresh and slightly sharp start. In the heart, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper bring the spice forward, while crème brûlée adds a creamy, sugary softness. The base settles into Bourbon vanilla, amber, vetiver and Australian sandalwood, sweet but firmly woody. Calvin Klein Obsession for Men (Eau de Toilette) and ScentStory 24 Gold Oud Edition have a close profile.

Carita (1997)

7.5

Carita · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carita is a fresh, floral women's fragrance: citrus and fruit brightness that softens into a powdery, sweet vanilla. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though few people have voted, so that is only a rough guide. It is made for women, and no single season or occasion stands out. The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry open fresh and fruity. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and May rose turn the heart into a floral garden. The base of Bourbon vanilla, orris root and musk closes it in a powdery, gourmand, slightly woody sweetness. Chloé SeeByChloé and Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto have a close profile.

Black Influence

8.0

Süs-Skïnd

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Süs-Skïnd Black Influence is a men's fragrance that sets the spice of nutmeg and black cardamom against the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin. It opens with nutmeg and black cardamom in a spicy start. In the heart, Siam benzoin and Bourbon vanilla bring a sweet, resinous softness, while vetiver adds a dry, earthy balance. The base settles on cedarwood and Brazilian tonka bean, leaving a warm, woody sweetness. Sweet and spicy accords dominate, with a faintly synthetic edge in the background. Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library and Diesel Bad Intense have a close profile.

Sogna

8.5

Neadea

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Neadea Sogna is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and Florentine iris. The top opens with juniper berry, bergamot, Egyptian geranium and French violet, with Florentine iris adding a powdery softness. In the heart, rose and jasmine are balanced by Texas cedar and patchouli, with carrot also in the mix. The base of frankincense, myrrh and amber brings a spicy warmth, while white musk, tonka bean and Bourbon vanilla sweeten the dry-down and keep it soft and powdery.

Opera Rouge

7.5

Maison Alhambra

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Maison Alhambra Opera Rouge is a unisex scent that pairs a fruity opening of green mandarin orange and cherry with jasmine and orange blossom, settling into vanilla and coffee. The top notes are green mandarin orange and cherry, so citrus and fruit lead together. In the heart, black tea, orange blossom and jasmine add a soft floral layer. Patchouli, bourbon vanilla and coffee dominate the base, and the scent dries down sweet, gourmand and slightly earthy and smoky. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With its oriental, gourmand build it leans towards cooler weather, and it sits comfortably on both men and women. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Notte Romana

8.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Tiziana Terenzi Notte Romana is a unisex scent that deepens a floral, sweet gourmand character with spice, resin and wood. The top opens with Cuban rum, Armenian brandy, Italian saffron and Italian coffee, while Turkish rose adds a floral edge to this warm, boozy start. In the heart, Italian night-blooming jasmine, Himalayan osmanthus and Bourbon vanilla come forward, and ambergris settles it into a creamy, powdery base. At the bottom, maritime pine, Italian cypress and Brazilian gaiac wood form a woody frame, while coumarin, tonka bean and Turkish styrax carry a sweet, resinous warmth. Élisire Desired and Sultan Pasha Attars Café Ambre Noir have a close profile.

Elvira's Vamp

5.5

Demeter Fragrance Library · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Demeter Fragrance Library Elvira's Vamp is a unisex scent that pairs belladonna, orchid and tobacco with Bourbon vanilla. Its notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece from start to finish. It is fresh and floral, with orchid and ivy carrying that side while mandarin orange zest adds a fruity brightness. Bourbon vanilla and white musk sweeten it and pull it towards a creamy softness, and tobacco stays in the background. Maile also sits in the mix. The overall feel leans synthetic. It has been discontinued. Bruno Banani Bruno Banani Woman (Eau de Toilette) and Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.2 / Ceci n'est pas un Flacon Bleu 1.2 have a close profile.

Luminata

7.5

Avon · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Avon Luminata is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance with a fruity edge; it has been discontinued. It opens with pear, green leaves and raspberry, which give a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, white peony, magnolia and iris add a soft floral note. The base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and blond woods rounds it off, leaving a warm, clean trail. A citrus accord keeps the overall feel bright. Goutal Rose Splendide and Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Café de Dua

8.0

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Café de Dua is a unisex gourmand where coffee, cocoa and caramel lead, giving a sweet, creamy, bakery-like impression. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one continuous dessert. Colombian coffee and cocoa stay clear throughout, while caramel and maple syrup soften and sweeten them. Biscuit, lemon cake and Italian pastry add the warmth of something fresh from the oven, Bourbon vanilla and amber form a creamy base, and bitter almond brings out a mildly spicy edge. It suits those who enjoy sweet gourmand scents. Kerosene Followed and Federico Cantelli Cuor di Cioccolato have a close profile.

Crema Pasticciera

8.0

iMatti · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Synthetic

iMatti Crema Pasticciera is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with a creamy, sweet gourmand character. It opens with lemon and orange, sharp and juicy. In the heart, pudding takes over and gives the scent a creamy, sweet body. In the base, Bourbon vanilla softens that sweetness and draws it out. The accords run citrus, sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a synthetic edge shaping the overall feel. Zara A Sweet Pastry in Paris and Inconscio Pastry have a close profile.

Vanille Amour

7.5

Alkemia

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Alkemia Vanille Amour is a feminine scent that pairs Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla with tonka bean, with spices keeping the sweetness in check. Two vanillas and tonka bean carry the scent, while cardamom, ginger and Guinea pepper add a warm, spicy edge to that soft sweetness. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and oriental, with a synthetic side among its accords. Its notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as one vanilla-and-spice line from start to finish. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You and Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Magenta Tanzanite have a close profile.

Bonfire Bash (2021)

8.5

Bath & Body Works · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Bath & Body Works Bonfire Bash is a sweet, gourmand fragrance with a woody, smoky edge, made for women and now discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: sandalwood's warm woodiness merges with the creamy sweetness of Bourbon vanilla. Kashmiri musk softens the blend and gives it a powdery footing. Spicy and smoky accords balance the sugar and lend the scent a fireside feel. Molinard Vanille Patchouli (Eau de Parfum) and Zadig & Voltaire This Is Us! have a close profile.

Bleu Ambrée

6.5

DSH Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

DSH Perfumes Bleu Ambrée is a unisex scent that sets the powdery floral side of violet and orris concrete against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka and amber. The top holds violet, coriander seed and spicy notes; in the heart, butter, Tunisian neroli and two rose absolutes build a floral, creamy body. Tolu balm, labdanum, vanilla and musk lead the base, and the scent settles into something sweeter, more gourmand and oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close while the weight comes from the base. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Nicolaï Ambre Cashmere Intense and Sultan Pasha Perfumes Quintessentially Amber have a close profile.