The Perfume Library

Grand Soir (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that suits cold-season evenings and nights out. The scent reads as a whole, warm and creamy. Vanilla, Siam benzoin and two kinds of tonka bean give it a gourmand softness, while Spanish labdanum adds resinous depth. Ceylonese cinnamon leaf brings a spicy warmth, and Provençal lavender lightly balances the sweetness. Oriental and woody tones run quietly underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. It is read as more masculine, though a fair number of voters find it feminine.

Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Kayali · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Vanilla | 28 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and creamy vanilla scent with a spicy, oriental warmth, and most voters read it as feminine. Jasmine and Madagascar vanilla orchid open it; the heart holds vanilla absolute, Brazilian tonka bean and vanilla. In the base, brown sugar, amberwood and patchouli deepen the sweetness while musk softens it. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is a distant choice. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear.

Tonka Cola

7.9

Mancera · 2022

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Mancera Tonka Cola is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent in which cinnamon, black cherry and cola lean on the warmth of vanilla and tonka bean. The top pairs cinnamon and nutmeg with the fruity tartness of black cherry and Sicilian lemon. In the heart, orange blossom, Indonesian patchouli and cola come forward, while benzoin, vanilla, Brazilian tonka bean and labdanum settle it onto a soft, resinous, sweet base. The overall impression is citrusy, spicy and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Voters read it as more masculine and modern. Emir Cherry Cola and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Mâle have a close profile.

Orange Sanguine

7.8

Atelier Cologne · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine is a fresh, floral-tinged unisex citrus scent led by blood orange, red mandarin and bitter orange. Orange Sanguine wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and the occasions named most often are leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The top is blood orange, red mandarin and Spanish bitter orange, giving a fresh, fruity, slightly sweet opening. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, Madagascan pepper and geranium add a soft floral touch to the citrus. The base of sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean dries it down onto a woody, sweet footing.

Wanted (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Azzaro · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Azzaro Wanted Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with Nigerian ginger and Calabrian lemon, then moves into cade juniper wood and cardamom. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings. It reads masculine and modern. The opening is fresh and citrusy, driven by ginger and lemon. In the heart, cade juniper wood and Guatemala cardamom add a woody, spiced turn. In the base, Brazilian tonka bean sweetens the scent while Haitian vetiver gives it a dry woody footing. Versace Eros Flame and Dior Dior Homme Sport (2017) have a close profile.

Nuit et Confidences

8.0

Goutal · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Goutal Nuit et Confidences is a floral, gourmand scent that sets bright Italian bergamot and mandarin over orchid, frankincense and black pepper, and settles into creamy vanilla and tonka bean. It opens with a bright citrus lift from Italian bergamot and Italian mandarin orange. In the heart, orchid, frankincense and Madagascan black pepper add a spicy, faintly smoky edge to the floral core. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean turns it powdery, creamy and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, though it also works for leisure. It reads mostly feminine. Aerin Tangier Vanille and Acca Kappa Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo have a close profile.

Selva do Brazil

7.4

Berdoues · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Berdoues Selva do Brazil is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built around Paraguayan petigrain, Brazilian tonka bean and Argentinian gaiac wood. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine, with votes split almost evenly between the two. It opens with petigrain, citrusy, green and bright. In the heart, tonka bean softens things and keeps its sweetness in the background. Gaiac wood then leaves a woody, lightly spicy base, with a floral touch running through the whole scent.

Cédrat Enivrant

7.6

Atelier Cologne · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant is a fresh, citrusy and lightly green unisex scent that suits easy days in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays pleasant at close range without filling a room. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. The top is built on Moroccan citron, Calabrian bergamot and key lime. Japanese mint, Egyptian basil and juniper berry in the heart add a green, slightly spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, tonka bean and elemi dry down woody and a little sweet.

Silver Iris

7.0

Atelier Cologne · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Atelier Cologne Silver Iris is a fresh, powdery floral built around iris, with a fruity and lightly spicy edge, offered as a unisex scent. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead, though evening and night out also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it masculine. The top opens fruity and bright with blackcurrant, Chinese pink pepper and Italian tangerine. In the heart, violet leaf, mimosa and Florentine iris form a powdery floral core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Brazilian tonka bean and white amber settles into a soft, woody sweetness.

Aqua Vitae

7.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a soft, sweet and powdery warmth. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays polite rather than loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon give it a bright, green-tinged freshness. Vanilla absolute and two kinds of tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while gaiac wood leaves a faint woody trace and hedione keeps the whole thing light and airy.

Ambre Nue

7.0

Atelier Cologne · 2012

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Atelier Cologne Ambre Nue is a sweet, resinous unisex scent that sets the brightness of green mandarin orange and Sicilian bergamot against the warmth of Ceylonese cinnamon and Siam benzoin. It opens with green mandarin orange, Egyptian tagetes and Sicilian bergamot, a fresh citrus start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon and Siam benzoin add a spicy sweetness, and the scent drifts toward a gourmand, powdery side. It dries down on Spanish labdanum, Brazilian tonka bean and amber, with a woody, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans toward leisure and daily wear. Votes for feminine and masculine character are equal. Note 33 Aphrodisiaque and Xerjoff Dhajala have a close profile.

Un Air d'Apogée

8.0

Violet · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Violet Un Air d'Apogée is a smoky unisex scent that pairs aniseed and sage with mimosa, honey and leather, sitting between floral and sweet. Aniseed and sage open with a spicy edge; in the heart, mimosa absolute, cedar and honey set a floral sweetness on a woody footing. The base adds leather, Balkans tobacco and labdanum for a resinous, smoky warmth, softened by Brazilian tonka bean and Ambrox, which leave a powdery finish. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, then winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads comfortably either way. Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours and Profumi di Pantelleria Passum have a close profile.

Jasmin Angélique

7.4

Atelier Cologne · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Atelier Cologne Jasmin Angélique is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around Sicilian lemon, Egyptian jasmine and fig. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Siberian angelica and Sichuan pepper, a bright citrus with a light spicy edge. The heart of fig, Egyptian jasmine and Persian galbanum turns green and floral. Somalian frankincense, Brazilian tonka bean and white amber settle it onto a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads somewhat more feminine, though plenty of voters find it masculine. It has been discontinued. Berdoues Selva do Brazil and Atelier Cologne Mandarine Glaciale have a close profile.

Imperiale - Iris Malika

7.8

Chopard · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Chopard Imperiale - Iris Malika is a floral, sweet and spicy scent with a powdery, resinous warmth. It reads as feminine and suits fall and winter evenings. It opens with the fruity brightness of Italian bergamot, raspberry and blackcurrant, lifted by Ceylonese cinnamon and cardamom. The heart builds a floral, powdery body from Turkish damask rose, ylang-ylang and Chinese iris absolute. In the base, myrrh, sandalwood, labdanum and amber settle it into a resinous, creamy, woody sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions, and spring also works. Most voters find it feminine and classic.

Signature CoCoLoCo

8.3

Zaharoff · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zaharoff Signature CoCoLoCo is a unisex scent for summer and spring days, its fruity, sweet side kept bright by fresh citrus. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most. Votes for feminine, modern and masculine sit close together, so it doesn't lean on one gender. It opens fresh and fruity with pineapple, pear, red clementine and Guatemala cardamom. In the heart, coconut, jasmine and American white cedar come forward. The base settles into a creamy, sweet softness of Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and white musk.

Tobacco Nuit

7.5

Atelier Cologne · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Atelier Cologne Tobacco Nuit is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that sets Turkish tobacco flower, frankincense and labdanum over patchouli and tonka bean. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. It reads more masculine than feminine to most voters, though a fair share see it as feminine. It opens with Russian coriander, Italian clementine and Indian cumin, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, Turkish tobacco flower, Uzbek frankincense and Egyptian labdanum bring a resinous, smoky warmth. The base of Indonesian patchouli, Brazilian tonka bean and Atlas cedar leaves it sweet, woody and earthy. Xerjoff Empiryan and Molinard Ambré Lumière have a close profile.

Péng Lái

6.7

Berdoues · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Berdoues Péng Lái is a fresh, sweet unisex scent built around Chinese osmanthus, Brazilian tonka bean and Siam benzoin, best suited to spring and summer days. Péng Lái wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it leans towards. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. A floral, fruity freshness leads the scent, carried by the osmanthus. Tonka bean and benzoin sweeten it and add a creamy softness. There is also a synthetic edge among its accords.

Crystal Emerald

7.6

Versace · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Versace Crystal Emerald is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, pink pepper and peach, giving a fruity brightness first. In the heart, raspberry sorbet, jasmine and rosebud sweeten it and push it in a floral direction. The base of frankincense, white musk and Brazilian tonka bean dries down powdery and creamy. Aquatic and green touches keep the whole thing light. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Real Time Black Rose and Masakï Matsushïma Snowing Rose have a close profile.

Beast Love

7.0

Montale · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Montale Beast Love is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens with pear, Sicilian bergamot and plum and moves toward Turkish rose and black leather. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Voters lean toward fall and spring, and name a night out and leisure time as the occasions that suit it best. Most voters read it as feminine or modern. The top notes of pear, bergamot and plum give it a fresh, juicy fruit start. In the heart, Turkish rose, white cedar, Haitian vetiver and black leather balance floral against leathery. In the base, vanilla, amber and musk sweeten it, and Brazilian tonka bean softens it. Zara From Zara with Love and Nicheend Kepler-51D have a close profile.

Authentic Self Man

7.7

Abercrombie & Fitch · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, with green and lightly sweet touches. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure are the occasions named most often. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with cypress, Chinese ginger and Guatemala cardamom, cool and lightly spiced. In the heart, freesia, Egyptian geranium and violet leaf add a soft green tone. Bourbon vanilla and Brazilian tonka bean leave a creamy sweetness in the base, over a woody footing of Virginia cedar. Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège pour Homme and Mistral Male (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Ozkan

7.3

Sylvaine Delacourte · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Sylvaine Delacourte Ozkan is a unisex perfume that sets Italian mandarin orange, saffron and leathery notes on a sweet, powdery floral base; it has been discontinued. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base, so it reads as one whole. Italian mandarin orange and orange blossom bring a bright floral lift, while saffron adds spice. Leathery notes, gaiac wood and Indonesian patchouli pull the scent toward woody and earthy ground, and immortelle with Brazilian tonka bean adds a creamy, sweet softness. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, with winter not far behind. Evening, night out and leisure wear are rated almost equally. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it truly reads as unisex. Narciso Rodriguez Safran Musc and Histoires de Parfums 1904 have a close profile.

1920 Extreme

7.3

Bois 1920 · 2005

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Bois 1920 1920 Extreme is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that softens Calabrian bergamot, lavender and clary sage with vanilla, tonka bean and a woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out, though business and daily wear also get votes. More voters read it as masculine, with a fair number finding it feminine. It opens with bergamot, clary sage and lavender. Jasmine and geranium add a floral softness in the heart. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood settles into a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky warmth. Davidoff Zino and Profumum Roma Dincanto have a close profile.

Eternal Wood

7.4

Mancera · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Mancera Eternal Wood is a sweet, woody and smoky unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mostly in the evening and for nights out. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. It opens with Laotian oud, saffron and davana for a spicy start. The heart of Palo Santo, gaiac wood, cashmere wood and white copal resin builds a woody, resinous base. In the base, caramel, amber and Brazilian tonka bean sweeten it, while oakmoss adds a dry edge. Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense and Lattafa Oudain have a close profile.

Mochi Musk

6.8

Mancera · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Mancera Mochi Musk is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, leisure time and everyday wear. It opens with brown sugar, rice powder and pistachio, while vanilla, Italian iris and pistachio ice cream take over in the heart. Ambergris, musk and Brazilian tonka bean soften the base. The accords read fresh, gourmand and creamy, with a synthetic edge. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and name leisure and daily wear as the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. Snif Extra Whip and Lattafa Eclaire have a close profile.