The Perfume Library

Ultimate Aphrodisiac

7.5

Vivamor Parfums

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vivamor Parfums Ultimate Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent with a sweet, gourmand character, where spice meets a creamy, powdery softness. It opens with bitter almond, Ceylonese cinnamon and rum absolute, giving a spiced, boozy warmth. In the heart, chocolate liqueur, cocoa butter and brown sugar turn the scent thick and sweet. The base of vanilla, African coffee absolute and musk settles into a creamy, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters see it as masculine. Celine Dans Paris and Bon Parfumeur 402 Vanille Caramel Santal share a close profile.

Aqua Bella

6.4

La Rive · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Aqua Bella is a fresh women's fragrance that pairs lemon and mint with peony and jasmine. Lemon and mint lead the opening, and the heart turns floral with peony, jasmine and pink pepper. In the base, cedarwood, labdanum and brown sugar soften it and add a touch of sweetness. Aquatic and fruity shades run through the whole scent and keep it clean and bright. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure, sport and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia and Roberto Cavalli Acqua have a close profile.

Cherry Noir

6.0

Christina Aguilera · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Christina Aguilera Cherry Noir opens with red peony, plum and bitter orange, then settles into a floral, fruity and sweet scent made for women. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays near the wearer rather than filling a room. Red peony, plum and bitter orange lead, while jasmine, cherry blossom and gardenia form a floral heart. The base of musk, brown sugar and sandalwood turns it creamy and gourmand. Câline Madame Chérie and Katy Perry Mad Love have a close profile.

Raised Spirits

8.2

Navitus Parfums · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Navitus Parfums Raised Spirits is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Raised Spirits has good longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and less often for business or daily wear. The top notes are salted caramel, pimento leaf and rum. In the heart, brown sugar, caramel and sugar cane deepen the sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla, tobacco, cashmere wood and French oak adds a spicy, woody, resinous warmth.

Dulce Pear

8.1

LM Parfums

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

LM Parfums Dulce Pear is a powdery, floral unisex scent that sets the freshness of pear and green apple against the sweetness of brown sugar. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither heavy nor quick to fade. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn also in the mix. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It opens with pear, green apple and musk, fresh and fruity. In the heart, ambrette and iris add a soft, powdery floral touch. The base of brown sugar, musk and cedar settles it into a gourmand sweetness over a light woody ground. Dulce Pear Extrême and Reserved Muscat have a close profile.

Bucolic

7.3

Pineward · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Pineward Bucolic is a sweet, green unisex scent that pairs honey, lanolin and sheep's wool absolute. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: honey, beeswax and brown sugar give it a sweet, creamy body, while sweetgrass and lavender add a green, earthy edge and raspberry a faint fruity touch. Lanolin and the wool absolute bring an animal warmth, and amber adds a soft resinous finish. M. Micallef Ma Nature and Or Liquide So Patchouli have a close profile.

Varens Sweet - Vanille Caramel

7.5

Ulric de Varens · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Ulric de Varens Varens Sweet - Vanille Caramel is a sweet women's scent that most voters place in fall and winter, and that suits daily wear. It opens with vanilla and syrup. At the heart, coconut, toffee and brown sugar turn the sweetness creamy. The base of tonka bean, vanilla and musk lays down a soft footing. The accords read sweet, gourmand and creamy, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick fall most often, followed by winter. Daily and leisure wear lead, with evening and night out also getting votes. Its profile is close to Clean Whipped Vanilla and Kayali Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk | 22.

Minya Caramel Dulce

7.9

Paris Corner · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Paris Corner Minya Caramel Dulce is a sweet, creamy and distinctly gourmand scent for anyone who likes caramel-led fragrances. It opens with popcorn and butter, a warm and buttery sweetness. The heart brings roasted chestnut, benzoin and chocolate, and the base of vanilla, brown sugar and caramel leaves it soft and sugary. Spicy and synthetic accents stay behind the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and leisure time best. It is unisex, though more voters read it as feminine. Khadlaj Biscotti Caramel Pop and ASMR Fragrances Yummy Tingles have a close profile.

Gingerbread

8.1

Pineward · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pineward Gingerbread is a warm, sweet unisex gourmand led by cinnamon, ginger and molasses. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so that picture is tentative. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, but the sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove form a spicy frame. Molasses, brown sugar and vanilla sweeten it, while cream, milk and butter keep it soft and creamy. Eastern black walnut and wheat absolute add a faintly woody, baked touch. Theodoros Kalotinis Gingerbread Dough and Kilian Intoxicated have a close profile.

Midnight Jasmine

5.2

Gallagher Fragrances · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gallagher Fragrances Midnight Jasmine is a sweet, floral unisex scent built around jasmine sambac, honey and brown sugar. Jasmine sambac and Turkish rose form the floral side, while pear, apple and plum add a fruity brightness. Honey and brown sugar pull the scent towards a gourmand sweetness, and cinnamon adds a spicy warmth. Amber, patchouli and tonka bean give it a woody base. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions mentioned most. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as unisex.

Summer é Amor

6.8

Sol de Janeiro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sol de Janeiro Summer é Amor is a creamy women's fragrance in which a floral, fruity body is softened by a gourmand sweetness. It opens with almond and tangerine, while orange blossom and tiger orchid give the heart a soft floral feel. The base of amber, brown sugar, vanilla and woods settles it into a sweet, creamy and warm finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, with leisure and daily wear the most chosen occasions, and office wear a possible fit too. Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille and Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir have a close profile.

La Tarte Tatin

6.4

Jousset Parfums · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Jousset Parfums La Tarte Tatin is a sweet, fruity, gourmand unisex fragrance that reads like caramelised apple dessert; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted, so treat those ratings with caution. It suits men and women alike, and it leans towards those who like sweet scents. It opens with salt and brown sugar. In the heart, red apple, vanilla and tonka bean come together, and the base deepens into vanilla and caramel. A spicy, smoky edge runs beneath the fruity, gourmand accords.

Parisian Embrace

6.2

Sentier

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sentier Parisian Embrace is a unisex fragrance that carries the fruity sweetness of peach and pear into a gourmand warmth of brown sugar and vanilla. It opens with peach, nectarine and pear, a juicy, sweet start. In the heart, liquorice and bitter almond add a spicy, slightly creamy depth. Brown sugar and vanilla dominate the base, and the scent dries down sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever and Mancera Velvet Vanilla have a close profile.

Mahni Cassonade (Extrait de Parfum)

7.2

Navitus Parfums · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla ice cream, toffee and brown sugar. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings should be read with caution. No season or occasion votes are available, so all that can be said is that it is made for women. It opens with bergamot, cashmeran and vanilla ice cream, the bergamot lightening the sweetness a little. In the heart, toffee, brown sugar and amberwood take over, with spicy, woody and smoky touches in the accords. The base of Bourbon vanilla, crystal musk and Peruvian white amber settles into a powdery, creamy warmth.

Caramel Skin

6.8

Phlur · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Phlur Caramel Skin is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around caramel, vanilla and milk. Its strength sits in the middle: longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a soft trail close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its sweetness suits men and women alike. It opens with caramel and bergamot, the bergamot lightening the sugar a little. In the heart, vanilla, crème caramel and milk make it round and gourmand. The base of musk, brown sugar and sandalwood settles into a soft, slightly synthetic confection.

Rosé Noir

7.2

Gallagher Fragrances · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gallagher Fragrances Rosé Noir is a unisex scent that leans towards nights out and evenings, pairing rose with honey, vanilla and leather. Turkish rose absolute comes first, sweetened by honey, brown sugar and vanilla, while plum and apple add a soft fruitiness. Patchouli, labdanum and black leather give it an earthy, leathery and woody base, with sandalwood and oud sitting in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand goes a long way. Most voters pick night out and evening, which suits its dense, oriental character. Gallagher Fragrances Rosé All Daé and Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi have a close profile.

Love Dungeon

7.5

The Dua Brand · 2018

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

The Dua Brand Love Dungeon is a unisex scent that sets a bright start of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweetness of Bourbon vanilla, brown sugar and raspberry, with floral and citrus tones resting on a gourmand base. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter, fall and spring, and fewer choose summer. Leisure, evening and night-out wear lead the votes. Turkish rose, Egyptian jasmine and Morrocan orange blossom form a floral frame, while cinnamon, caraway and pink pepper add spice. Bourbon vanilla, brown sugar and raspberry bring a sweet, fruity softness. Sandalwood, labdanum and musk leave a warm, oriental trail beneath. Boadicea the Victorious Love Poison and Givenchy Amarige Mariage have a close profile.

Ephemera (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Sorce · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Sorce Ephemera Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand character against an earthy, spicy backdrop. Its longevity is rated good, while its sillage is moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. The number of voters is small, so these ratings give only a rough idea. It carries no strong gender lean and can read well on anyone. Brown sugar, vanilla absolute, milk and pumpkin lead, giving a creamy, sweet gourmand impression. Soil, paper and acorn pull that sweetness toward a dry, earthy side, while musk and cashmere add a soft, smooth finish. Perfumes with a close profile include The Dua Brand Milk Tea Whirl and Kayali Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum).

Gingerbread Dough

7.3

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Theodoros Kalotinis Gingerbread Dough is a sweet, gourmand and spicy scent with a creamy softness, suited to relaxed, everyday wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though each rests on few votes. Voters lean towards leisure time and daily wear most, with evening and nights out also getting a share. It is unisex. The notes read as one piece: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove give a spicy warmth, which meets the sweetness of molasses and brown sugar. Flour, butter and vanilla add a creamy, freshly baked feel. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Pineward Gingerbread and Theodoros Kalotinis Apple Pie have a close profile.

Love Me Latte

6.4

Narcotica · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Narcotica Love Me Latte is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around caramelized fig, roasted coffee and bourbon vanilla, and it is unisex. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. It opens with caramelized fig, baked pear, coconut milk and white cherry, a fruity sweetness. In the heart, roasted coffee, milk, caramel and brown sugar turn it into a creamy latte. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and musk softens the sweetness with a woody backdrop. The Dua Brand Latte of Love and iPiccirilli Cocobay have a close profile.

Scent Bar 600

7.5

Scent Bar · 2015

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Scent Bar 600 is a unisex fragrance that leans towards leisure and evening wear, pairing bright citrus with a sweet, gourmand mix of fruit and vanilla. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Most place it in leisure and evening wear, with daily use close behind and office wear further back. It reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with a fresh citrus lift of elemi resin, bergamot, lemon and orange. In the heart, pineapple, peach, apricot and passion fruit turn it fruity and sweet. The base settles into a creamy, powdery gourmand sweetness of brown sugar, caramel, honey, coconut and bourbon vanilla. Zara A Sweet Pastry in Paris and Kilian Piña Paraíso have a close profile.

Sunscape

6.4

Gallagher Fragrances

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Gallagher Fragrances Sunscape is a unisex scent with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, softened by sweet and floral touches. Sunscape's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads slightly more feminine, though masculine and modern are also picked by a fair share of voters. Lime, bergamot and orange build a bright citrus base. Honeydew melon adds a fruity freshness, while brown sugar and vanilla bring sweetness. Violet supplies the floral side and ginger the spice, with patchouli and musk keeping everything on a warm footing.

Vivid Velvet

8.0

Jesus del Pozo · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Jesus del Pozo Vivid Velvet is a unisex scent that opens with blood orange and black pepper, softens through jasmine absolute and ambergris, and settles into moss and brown sugar. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters pick it most for a night out, leisure time and evenings, though it also finds a place for daily wear and the office. It sits comfortably on men and women alike. Citrus, floral, fruity and sweet accords lead. Blood orange and exotic fruits open alongside black pepper, while jasmine absolute and ambergris give the heart a soft floral touch. In the base, moss and brown sugar leave a gourmand, woody warmth.

Crème Vanille (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Le Monde Gourmand

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille Eau de Parfum is a fruity, creamy gourmand with a soft, sweet, feminine character. Both its longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few votes back this up, so treat it as a first impression. It suits those who want a light sweetness that stays close to the skin. Apricot gives the opening a fruity brightness, then jasmine adds a gentle floral heart. As it dries, amber and brown sugar take over, leaving a creamy, sugary trail with a synthetic edge. Vanille Mousse and Phlur Vanilla Nectar have a close profile.