The Perfume Library

Vetiver & Golden Vanilla

7.8

Jo Malone · 2020

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla sets cardamom and bourbon vanilla against the dry, woody base of vetiver, and it is unisex. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: cardamom brings a spicy warmth, grapefruit tea softens it a little, and bourbon vanilla adds a sweet, powdery side. Vetiver supplies a green, smoky frame that keeps the oriental sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while evening, leisure and daily wear score close together. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits between the two.

Sushi Imperiale

7.2

Bois 1920 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bois 1920 Sushi Imperiale is a unisex scent that pairs fresh citrus with spice and a sweet, woody base, and it suits spring and autumn best. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange in a bright citrus layer. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a floral softness, while cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper bring spicy warmth. Sandalwood, vetiver and Bourbon vanilla close it on a sweet, powdery, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads slightly more masculine, though many see it as feminine. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and Joop! Joop! Homme have a close profile.

Vanille de Zanzibar

8.0

Boucheron · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Boucheron Vanille de Zanzibar is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around bourbon vanilla, with Peru balsam and heliotrope beside it. It opens with jasmine, pear and mandarin orange, a lightly fruity floral start. Bourbon vanilla leads the heart, and Peru balsam and heliotrope pull it towards a creamy, gourmand, slightly spicy character. White musk, sandalwood and patchouli soften the base and keep the sweetness warm rather than heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as feminine. Boucheron Iris de Syracuse and M. Micallef Note Vanillée share a close profile.

Angel Fantasm

7.7

Mugler · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mugler Angel Fantasm is a sweet, floral gourmand built around coconut, pineapple and bourbon vanilla. Coconut and pineapple give the scent a fruity, creamy sweetness, which bergamot lightens a little. Tiaré carries the floral side, while patchouli and woody notes set an earthy base underneath. Synthetic and spicy tones add an oriental warmth to the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across the four seasons, with fall slightly ahead. Night outs and evenings lead, and the office is the least chosen setting. Most voters find it feminine, and many call it modern.

Ralph's Club New York

7.7

Ralph Lauren · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club New York is a fresh, green men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot, blackcurrant and lavender. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters point to fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out, evening and leisure are the occasions voted most often, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, leaves and Italian green mandarin orange, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, lavender, Bourbon geranium and Australian sandalwood move it toward a woody line. The base of Bourbon vanilla, fir balsam and moss sweetens it and closes on a creamy, spicy warmth. Mugler Aura and Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic Grey have a close profile.

Kemi

7.8

Xerjoff · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Xerjoff Kemi is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that opens on white oud and Atlas cedar and settles into Bourbon vanilla, caramel and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and it is picked most often for evenings and nights out. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine and modern votes are not far behind. White oud and Atlas cedar give the top a woody start. In the heart, civet, castoreum and gurjum balsam add an animalic, spicy warmth. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Australian sandalwood and caramel softens it into a creamy, sweet oriental. Kemi Kemi and Kilian Intoxicated have a close profile.

Ruby

8.4

Nebiru Parfvms · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Nebiru Parfvms Ruby is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings, with floral and spicy sides resting on a woody, resinous base; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang and red frangipani give it a floral warmth, while Ceylonese cinnamon, clove and Persian saffron sharpen that warmth with spice. Bourbon vanilla and rum sweeten it and add a creamy softness, and oud, sandalwood and ambergris build a smoky, woody, resinous depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Character votes favour masculine, though a fair share read it as feminine. Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris and L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer Extrême have a close profile.

Verde Accento

8.1

Xerjoff · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Xerjoff Verde Accento is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent built around Calabrian bergamot, Italian mandarin orange and Indian jasmine sambac, and it suits warm days better than cold ones. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean slightly masculine, with feminine not far behind, so it sits between the two. It opens bright with bergamot and mandarin. The heart turns floral and lightly fruity with loganberry, jasmine and magnolia. The base of patchouli, amber, musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing, while green and spicy touches stay in the background. Xerjoff Renaissance and Sisley Izia have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Cuir Zerzura

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Cuir Zerzura is a unisex scent that sets leathery, woody and powdery sides over a floral, sweet base. Leather and cedarwood form the backbone; mandarin orange and violet leaf brighten that dry edge, while Bourbon vanilla adds a soft sweetness. Floral notes stay in the background and round the leather off with a powdery feel, with a light spicy touch alongside. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine readings get almost equal votes. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Fendi La Baguette have a close profile.

My Way Parfum

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani My Way Parfum is a fresh citrus scent with a floral, powdery heart and a sweet, creamy base, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer less favored. Daytime, evening and leisure are almost evenly split. Voters mostly call it feminine, and some also find it modern. Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian bitter orange and orange blossom open fresh. At the heart, French iris pallida, Indian tuberose absolute and ambrette give a floral, powdery feel. American cedar, white musk and Bourbon vanilla leave a woody, soft, sweet trail. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Essence have a close profile.

Cuir Garamante

8.0

Parfums MDCI · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante is a warm men's fragrance of leather, spice and resin that suits fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions; summer is the least chosen. Most call it masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It opens with nutmeg, pink pepper and saffron for a spicy warmth. At the heart, rose, papyrus, leather and oud build a smoky, leathery core. In the base, labdanum, sandalwood, frankincense and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it and soften it into a resinous, woody warmth. Ferrari Essence Oud and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.

Black Amber

7.5

Agonist · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Agonist Black Amber is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex scent built around black amber, styrax and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with red algae, davana and frankincense, then cedarwood, Java vetiver and tobacco flower set a woody, earthy heart. In the base, patchouli and Indian sandalwood soften into vanilla, and it dries down warm and smoky. Longevity is rated strong, while sillage stays moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though many hear it as feminine. Boss Bottled Elixir and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.

My Way Nectar

7.3

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani My Way Nectar is a fresh, floral scent that sets a bright opening of pear, Calabrian bergamot and orange blossom against a soft vanilla and musk base, and voters lean towards spring and summer for it. The top is pear, Calabrian bergamot, rhubarb and orange blossom, which reads fruity and airy at first spray. In the heart, jasminum grandiflorum, violet leaf and Indian tuberose absolute build a floral core, and the base of cedarwood, white musk and Bourbon vanilla sweetens and softens the finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mainly feminine, and some voters also call it modern. Sì Passione Éclat and Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Opus XVI - Timber

7.9

Amouage · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Amouage Opus XVI - Timber is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, pairing sweetness and spice over a woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it wears as unisex. The top notes of cardamom, pink pepper and juniper open spicy and cool, softened by cocoa and cypress. In the heart, fir balsam and Omani green frankincense turn resinous and smoky, with a touch of lavender to lighten it. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Palo Santo, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a creamy, sweet woodiness.

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream

6.7

Valentino · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Valentino Donna Born In Roma Yellow Dream is a fresh, citrusy floral that suits spring and summer days, and most voters see it as feminine. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian primofiore lemon and lychee, bright and fruity. Turkish rose, rose water and peony soften the heart into a floral. In the base, white musk, Bourbon vanilla and Virginia cedar settle the scent onto a creamy, sweet footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it wears easily through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Giorgio Armani My Way (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Contre Moi

7.7

Louis Vuitton · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Louis Vuitton Contre Moi is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy, gourmand softness, positioned as a women's perfume and now discontinued. Magnolia, Rosa centifolia and orange blossom form the floral frame. Tahitian and Bourbon vanilla plus cocoa turn it creamy and gourmand, while ambrette seed backs the powdery side. Fruity and spicy touches and a leathery shade round out the accords. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and business wear. Half of voters find it feminine. Xerjoff Allende and Maison Margiela Lipstick On share a close profile.

Oud Saphir

7.5

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir is a sweet, smoky oud fragrance with floral, spicy and leathery sides, unisex in character and best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens bright and slightly sharp with Calabrian bergamot and Chinese pink pepper, softened by Indian ambrette seed. The heart of suede, Egyptian jasmine and Grasse violet leaf balances floral and leathery tones. In the base, oud, Bourbon vanilla and Chinese birchwood leave a woody, resinous, sweet trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter; it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Guerlain Santal Royal and Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra have a close profile.

02 Cozé

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2002

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 02 Cozé is a sweet, spicy gourmand built around blond tobacco, coffee and chocolate, suited to evenings and cooler weather. It reads as one dense, warm whole: tobacco, coffee and chocolate set up a rich sweetness that Bourbon vanilla softens. Pepper and chili add spice, while patchouli and ebony give an earthy, woody, smoky base. The Indian hemp stays in the background of this mix. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, and most pick fall and winter. It is worn mostly for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Mugler A*Men Pure Wood and Frapin Caravelle Épicée have a close profile.

D

6.3

Diesel · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Diesel D is a unisex scent that opens with ginger and bergamot, moves through lavender and cotton, and settles into vanilla, sitting between fresh and sweet. The top notes of ginger and bergamot give a lively, lightly spicy start. In the heart, Provençal lavender and cotton add a clean, powdery softness. The base of Bourbon vanilla and amberwood keeps it creamy, sweet and woody. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as more masculine and modern, though it works as unisex. Valentino Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense and Prada Luna Rossa Sport have a close profile.

Angel Stellar

7.9

Mugler · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Woody

Mugler Angel Stellar is a sweet, gourmand women's perfume with a creamy, powdery and woody side, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes third, and summer trails far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. It reads feminine and modern. Bergamot opens it, and pistachio comes forward in the heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and woody notes take over, so the scent turns sweeter, creamy and powdery, with an earthy touch alongside. Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum and Parfums de Marly Althaïr have a close profile.

Cuir Fauve

7.8

Keiko Mecheri · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Keiko Mecheri Cuir Fauve is a sweet, spicy leather scent that sits closest to autumn and winter evenings, and it is described as unisex. It opens with citrus notes, saffron and pink pepper, a bright kind of spice. In the heart, violet leaf and patchouli add a floral and earthy side. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, precious woods and amber sweeten and warm it; leathery, smoky and animal accords come forward over a woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night out and evening wear. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the feminine vote is strong too. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Ambrarem have a close profile.

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa

8.3

Annette Neuffer · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Annette Neuffer Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa is a sweet, resinous unisex scent, with spice, wood and smoke keeping that sweetness warm and dark. Most voters recommend it for autumn and winter, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens spicy, with cardamom, black pepper, bergamot and elemi resin. Towards the heart, tobacco, rose otto and frankincense come forward. In the base, myrrh, tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla and amber weigh in, and the scent sweetens and settles into a resinous warmth. Xerjoff Empiryan and Amouage Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco have a close profile.

Tabac / Tobacco, Oud & Vanilla

8.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aaron Terence Hughes Tabac / Tobacco, Oud & Vanilla is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Tobacco leads at the start, then damask rose and Bourbon vanilla soften it toward the heart, adding a creamy sweetness. In the base, Burmese oud, ambergris and cedar settle into a woody, resinous, smoky foundation. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions. It reads mostly masculine, with a classic feel. Liis Bo and Carolina Herrera Gold Incense have a close profile.

Wild Cherry

7.1

Mancera · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Wild Cherry is a sweet, fruity and creamy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with black cherry, Calabrian lemon and bergamot, the citrus keeping the cherry's sweetness in check. The heart brings jasmine, heliotrope, iris and Sumatran patchouli, so the floral side comes forward. In the base, white musk and Bourbon vanilla soften everything into a creamy, gourmand finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear next. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Mancera Cherry Cherry and Mancera Black Vanilla have a close profile.