The Perfume Library

171 perfumes

Forbidden Temptation

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.

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.

Hamartia

8.2

V Canto · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

V Canto Hamartia is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and woody character, pairing the warmth of coffee and dark chocolate with a powdery sweetness. Hamartia opens with African cardamom, Italian dark chocolate, Peruvian coffee bean and Calabrian bergamot, so spice and roasted tones come first. In the heart, Tibetan osmanthus, Turkish caramel and Madagascan vanilla blossom turn sweeter, while Singapore patchouli sets that sweetness on an earthy footing. The base of musk, Cuban cedar, Brazilian tonka bean and Indian oud dries down woody and oriental. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage strong, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are tentative. Dense, sweet and spicy, it suits cooler weather and reads comfortably on both men and women. Its profile is close to Guerlain Samsara and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Ambre.

Black Influence

8.1

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. Its profile is close to Faan Al Badr and AllSaints Incense City.

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.