The Perfume Library

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.

Duchessa

8.5

Gritti · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Gritti Duchessa is a fruity, gourmand women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings, with spice keeping its sweetness in check. It opens with bitter orange, blood orange zest and black cherry, while marzipan and saffron blossom add a soft, sweet edge. In the heart, clove and cocoa come forward, rounded by jasmine and white blossoms. The base of brown sugar, almond and iris settles into a creamy, sweet finish. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters read it as feminine more than anything, though some call it masculine or modern. Tom Ford Lost Cherry (Eau de Parfum) and Dossier Ambery Cherry have a close profile.

Acqua di Gioia (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Giorgio Armani · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, setting a cool aquatic feel on a green, lightly sweet base. It opens with aquatic notes, mint and lemon, bright and cool. Peony, pink pepper and jasmine bring a soft floral heart. Cedar, labdanum and brown sugar close it with a gentle sweetness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. La Rive Aqua Bella and Carner Marbella have a close profile.

Amore Caffè

8.1

Mancera · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Mancera Amore Caffè is a unisex gourmand that pairs coffee with vanilla in a sweet, creamy style, and it suits cold-weather evenings best. Amaretto and coffee come first. In the heart, vanilla ice cream and speculaas cookies soften the scent into something creamy and lightly spicy. Vanilla, brown sugar and ambergris carry the base, keeping the sweetness warm and oriental. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, though it also works for leisure. Voters call it feminine and masculine in similar measure, so it sits comfortably on either side. Zimaya Tiramisũ Coco and Kayali Vanilla | 28 have a close profile.

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Gucci · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that sets gardenia in a soft, fruity, sweet and creamy frame, and it reads as an easygoing everyday perfume for women. It opens with pear blossom, Italian mandarin orange and red berries, giving a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, gardenia, frangipani and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute carry the floral side with a creamy softness. At the base, brown sugar sweetens the scent while patchouli keeps that sweetness from floating off. Longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor faint. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter plays a minor role. Leisure and daily wear lead, with the office following. Most voters call it feminine. Zara 02 Crispy Gardenia and La Rive Vintage Flowers have a close profile.

Fire at Will

8.2

Jovoy · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jovoy Fire at Will is a sweet, creamy and powdery gourmand with a floral softness, offered as a unisex fragrance. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a distant second and summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with modern coming next. It opens on vanilla and French mimosa. In the heart the vanilla meets brown sugar and turns sweeter still. The base of musk, amber and vetiver sets a warm, soft ground. Aerin Amber Musk Vanille and Bvlgari Baciami have a close profile.

Juniper Sling

7.5

Penhaligon's · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Penhaligon's Juniper Sling is a fresh, spicy unisex scent led by juniper berry, cinnamon and cardamom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays light and close to the skin. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it reads as unisex too. It opens with juniper berry, cinnamon, angelica and orange brandy, carrying a citrus and green freshness. The heart of black pepper, cardamom, leather and iris turns dry and spicy. In the base, vetiver, ambrox, black cherry and brown sugar form a woody floor and sweeten it slightly.

Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee

6.7

Swiss Arabian · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent whose warm, creamy mix of toffee, vanilla and coffee suits evenings in the colder months. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It doesn't sit clearly on one side of the gender line and reads close to both masculine and feminine. It opens with toffee and Arabica coffee. The heart brings pastry, cardamom, walnut, milk and date, with the spice tempering the sweetness. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean join brown sugar and musk, and the scent settles into a creamy, smoky, oriental sweetness. Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa and Gulf Orchid Vanilla Latte have a close profile.

Almaz

8.1

Kajal · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bake

7.8

Akro · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Akro Bake is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits leisure time and everyday wear, like something warm from the oven. It opens with lemon zest, a bright citrus touch. In the heart, cream and praliné add a soft gourmand body. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla and brown sugar, while the fruity accord lightens it. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and many find it feminine and modern. Bath & Body Works Iced Lemon Pound Cake and Yves Rocher My Vanilla Garden have a close profile.

Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli | 64

7.2

Kayali · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kayali Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli | 64 is a discontinued women's fragrance, a sweet gourmand that suits autumn and winter evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by evening and night-out wear; it reads mostly feminine, though some call it modern. It opens with jasmine, vanilla orchid and rum. In the heart, vanilla absolute, tonka bean, crème brûlée and leather push the sweetness in a creamy, leathery direction. The base of brown sugar, patchouli, musk, oud and amber dries down earthy, smoky and spicy. Kayali Vanilla | 28 (Eau de Parfum) and Paris Corner December Vanilla have a close profile.

Crazy in Love

6.9

Montale · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Montale Crazy in Love is a unisex fragrance that pairs a floral, sweet character with a spicy, oriental feel. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place, and it gets the most votes for nights out and evenings, while office wear trails behind. Half of voters read it as feminine, though many also call it modern. As a whole, wild rose and violet leaf give it a floral lead, softened by the sweetness of brown sugar and vanilla. Saffron adds a spicy warmth, and amber reinforces the oriental mood. The synthetic accord gives it a bright, smooth finish.

Mystic Dream

8.4

Lou de Pre · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Lou de Pre Mystic Dream is a sweet, gourmand fragrance led by cognac, cocoa, praliné and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. It is described as feminine, yet a fair share of voters find it masculine, so the gender line is loose. It opens with orange, cognac and apple for a fruity lift. In the heart, cinnamon, cocoa, tobacco and brown sugar bring a warm, spiced sweetness. The base of praliné, vanilla and tonka bean turns creamy and gourmand, while sandalwood and amber keep it woody and oriental. Parfums d'Elmar Zaya and Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Red Wine Brown Sugar

7.3

Bohoboco · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Bohoboco Red Wine Brown Sugar is a sweet, fruity unisex scent built around red wine and brown sugar. It opens with dried fruits, red fruits and blackberry. In the heart, red wine, patchouli and cedarwood add a woody, spicy edge. The base of liqueur, caramel, brown sugar and leather settles into a gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Fragrance World Brown Sugar and Federico Mahora FM 900 have a close profile.

Lait Clair

7.8

Câline · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Câline Lait Clair is a sweet, creamy women's perfume built around brown sugar, caramel and milk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, spring follows, and summer gets very few votes. Leisure, night out and evening wear draw similar support. Voters mostly find its character feminine and modern. The top opens with brown sugar and caramel, and the heart brings milk, tonka bean and honey. The base holds white musk, vanilla and amber. The accords read sweet, gourmand, powdery and creamy, with a synthetic edge. Its profile is close to Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade and LPDO La Nuit Blanche.

Last Birthday Cake

8.0

Toskovat' · 2023

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Toskovat' Last Birthday Cake is a discontinued unisex fragrance, a sweet, gourmand and creamy scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with cocoa, milk, malt and bitter almond, while menthol and cork add a cool, dry edge to the sweetness. Towards the heart, tonka bean, vanilla and brown sugar take over, with benzoin and armagnac adding warmth. The base settles into frankincense, styrax and papyrus, a resinous, smoky and woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and summer rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as open to both. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Sweet Tabacum and Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him!.

Dulce (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

By/Rosie Jane · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

By/Rosie Jane Dulce Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand with a faintly powdery, woody edge, suited to daily wear and to the cooler months. It opens on vanilla and brown sugar, then moves into dulce de leche and vanilla blossom at the heart. The base brings sugar cane, tonka bean, hinoki wood and amber, with the wood and amber giving the sweetness a dry footing. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Its profile is close to MAD Parfumeur Grande Notte and Khadlaj Cream Velvet.

Love Chopard

7.4

Chopard · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Chopard Love Chopard is a floral-spicy women's fragrance led by roses, sweetened by brown sugar and vanilla. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with Taif rose, Turkish damask rose, cinnamon and pink pepper; the heart adds orange blossom, jasmine sambac and Bulgarian damask rose to the roses. As it dries, brown sugar, honey, vanilla and sandalwood form a sweet, woody, powdery base. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Miutine

6.6

Miu Miu · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Miu Miu Miutine is a sweet, fruity floral for women that most voters pick for spring and relaxed, leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. After spring, fall comes next; it sits easily in daily wear and leisure time, and stretches into evening and nights out. Close to half of voters call it feminine, and a good share describe it as modern. It opens with Mara des Bois strawberry and citrus fruits. The heart is floral, built on gardenia, rose and Jasminum grandiflorum absolute. In the base, brown sugar, Bourbon vanilla and amber bring the sweetness forward, while oakmoss and patchouli add a faintly green, earthy balance.

Strawberry Mochi

7.0

d'Annam · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

d'Annam Strawberry Mochi is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits spring and fall days and relaxed, casual wear. Strawberry, vanilla and brown sugar give it a clear sweetness, while rice and red bean paste soften it into a powdery, gourmand base. The fruity and fresh accords keep it light rather than heavy. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Kenzo Coeur Azuki and The Dua Brand Berry Rice Cake have a close profile.

Sucre d'Ébène

7.0

Pierre Guillaume · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pierre Guillaume Sucre d'Ébène is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits cold-season evenings and nights out. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it wears comfortably as unisex. The scent is built on the warm sweetness of brown sugar and vanilla. Benzoin adds a resinous softness and orange blossom a floral touch, while hamamelis stays in the background. Powdery, spicy and woody sides show through in the accords. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli (2012) and Kilian Sweet Redemption The End have a close profile.

Rose Omeyyade (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Atelier des Ors · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Atelier des Ors Rose Omeyyade Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet rose scent set on a spicy, woody oriental base, and it is unisex. It opens with raspberry, damask rosebud and pink pepper, giving a fruity brightness with a light spice. In the heart, brown sugar, gaiac wood and patchouli sweeten it and add a woody depth. The base of oud, sandalwood, Peru balsam and amber leaves a warm, dense trail. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear; most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Electimuss Rhodanthe and Memo Paris Odéon have a close profile.

Sweet Tooth Cherry Baby (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Sabrina Carpenter · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Cherry Baby Eau de Parfum is a sweet, fruity feminine scent led by cherry, candied apple and brown sugar. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the most common uses. It reads mostly feminine and modern. It opens with a cosmopolitan cocktail, plum nectar, cherry, candied apple and brown sugar, sugary and fruity. Peony, red poppy, vanilla orchid and dark chocolate move it towards floral, powdery and gourmand. Patchouli, musk, cashmere wood and amber settle the sweetness onto a creamy, warm base. Ariana Grande R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse and Ariana Grande Ari (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Molten Caramel

8.2

Paris Corner · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Paris Corner Molten Caramel is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent for anyone who likes caramel and chocolate, especially in colder weather. White chocolate opens it, and milky notes and caramel soften the heart. The base leans on vanilla, brown sugar and praliné, so the whole scent stays sugary and creamy. A synthetic accord adds a smooth, polished edge to the sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. It reads slightly more feminine, though many also call it modern. Phlur Caramel Skin and Opus Oils White Chocolate Delight have a close profile.