The Perfume Library

Sacred Bond (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Reinvēnted · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Reinvēnted Sacred Bond Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that moves from a bright opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry to a sweet, creamy base of caramel and vanilla. The top is fresh and fruity, with bergamot, mandarin orange and raspberry. Gardenia, jasmine and rose soften the heart with a floral touch. In the base, caramel, vanilla and amber lead, while sandalwood, benzoin and white musk settle the sweetness into a creamy bed. The gourmand side is clear, and the floral and sweet accords carry the weight. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out, leisure and evenings. Voters call it feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Zara Gardenia (2016) and La Rive My Only Wish have a close profile.

№ 3 Intense

8.1

Asabi

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Asabi № 3 Intense is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and neroli against the sweetness of caramel. It opens with bergamot and neroli giving a fresh lift, with caramel sweetness right beside them. In the heart, rose, jasmine and iris build a floral, powdery body, and musk and vanilla carry the base into a creamy, warm sweetness. A spicy, oriental touch sits in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in character, though it reads as unisex. Etro Heliotrope and Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial have a close profile.

Beloved Woman

7.8

Amouage · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Amouage Beloved Woman is a floral, spicy chypre for women that pairs sweet, resinous and animalic depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage, lavender and cardamom, while rose, jasmine and chamomile draw a floral veil over them. In the heart, violet, ylang-ylang and benzoin turn soft and powdery, with frankincense and patchouli adding a smoky edge. The base settles on sandalwood, leather, amber and vanilla, a sweet, leathery ground warmed by civet and castoreum. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, then winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine and classic. Amouage Fate Woman (Eau de Parfum) and Franck Boclet Erotic have a close profile.

Gossip Night

7.5

Gritti · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gritti Gossip Night is a sweet, creamy, gourmand floral-fruity fragrance made for women. It opens with mango blossom, lychee and heliotrope, a fruity, floral start. White peach, cream and caramel in the heart turn it sweeter. White musk, bourbon vanilla and cashmeran form a soft, creamy base, and the synthetic accord adds a slightly glossy feel. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, night out and evening are the favoured occasions. Half of voters call it feminine and a third modern. Mancera Coco Vanille and Mancera Wild Cherry have a close profile.

Minuit et Demi

7.6

Fragrance Du Bois · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Fragrance Du Bois Minuit et Demi is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent with spicy, woody and creamy sides, best suited to evenings. The top opens with pimento, cardamom and bergamot: the spice leads, and the bergamot lightens it slightly. In the heart, caramel and coffee push the scent firmly into gourmand territory. The base of vanilla, musk, vetiver and cedarwood softens that sweetness and settles it on a creamy, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the favoured occasions, while summer is the least chosen season. Voters lean towards reading it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

Peregrina

8.1

Thameen · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Thameen Peregrina is a unisex fragrance that softens a floral core with a sweet, gourmand and creamy character, and it leans towards autumn evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out. It is unisex, though half of the voters find it feminine. It opens with jasmine, lily of the valley, gardenia and damask rose in a floral start. In the heart, myrrh and ylang-ylang are joined by caramel and vanilla, turning the scent sweeter and creamier. White musk, powder and amber settle it into a soft, powdery base, with a faint spiciness in the background.

Magnetism

7.4

Escada · 2003

Floral · Green · Fruity

Escada Magnetism opens with blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon and lychee, making for a floral, fruity women's fragrance. Blackcurrant, melon and pineapple give the top a juicy freshness, while magnolia, iris and rose in the heart are softened by green notes. In the base, vanilla, caramel and amber sweeten the scent, with sandalwood and musk staying in the background. The overall impression is floral, sweet and slightly powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits everyday wear. It reads feminine, and many also find it modern. Yohji Yamamoto Yohji and Hervé Léger Hervé Léger have a close profile.

Le Baiser du Dragon (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Cartier · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, setting sweet, gourmand tones against a floral body. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters find it feminine, while some call it classic. It opens with amaretto, almond, gardenia and neroli. The heart brings jasmine, iris and rose, softened by musk and cedar. The base of caramel, chocolate, benzoin and amber leaves a sweet, resinous, woody trail. Spicy, powdery and smoky accords add depth.

Ginger Biscuit

7.9

Jo Malone · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit is a sweet, gourmand scent built around roasted hazelnut, cinnamon and tonka bean, best suited to fall and winter days. Roasted hazelnut and caramel give it a sweet, creamy core, softened by vanilla. Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger add a spicy warmth, while tonka bean leaves a powdery trace. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick winter and fall. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine. The Dua Brand The Cologne of Ginger Biscuit and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx have a close profile.

Elixir d'Amour

8.2

Parfums d'Elmar · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Elixir d'Amour is a unisex scent that sets a floral, fruity core against spice, wood and a sweet warmth. It opens with pink pepper, saffron and bergamot, while fig leaf adds a green edge. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, raspberry and water jasmine come forward, with gaiac wood and lily of the valley alongside. In the base, caramel, vanilla and amber sweeten it, and oud, patchouli and musk build a creamy, oriental footing. Most voters find both its longevity and sillage strong. Autumn and winter get the most votes, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

Gran Ballo (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Casamorati · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Gran Ballo Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a fruity, floral sweetness against a fresh opening. It opens with wild berries and mandarin orange, bright and juicy. In the heart, jasmine sambac, gardenia and honeysuckle form a floral cloud, and the base of vanilla, caramel, amber and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and most voters find it feminine. Viva La Juicy Noir and Chloé L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse have a close profile.

Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Lattafa · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Sheikh Shuyukh Luxe Edition Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent, with cinnamon, saffron and rose leading into caramel, vanilla and amber. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, while spring trails behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, and is chosen less for daily wear or the office. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle. It opens with cinnamon, saffron and rose, spicy with a floral edge. Caramel and patchouli in the heart sweeten it, and the gourmand side takes over. In the base, woody notes, vanilla, ambroxan and amber leave a warm, resinous trail. Afnan Turathi (Brown) and Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Sayad have a close profile.

Van Py Rhum

8.2

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance built around vanilla, rum and caramel, with patchouli and oud giving it a woody depth. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it makes its presence known. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. It opens with several kinds of vanilla, rum and tonka bean together. Towards the heart, caramel and white blossoms soften the sweetness while patchouli adds an earthy note. In the base, Indonesian patchouli and oud stay alongside rum and vanilla, leaving a spicy, creamy, woody trail. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx and French Avenue X Xandal have a close profile.

Mercurial Cashmere (Extrait de Parfum)

7.8

Electimuss · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Electimuss Mercurial Cashmere Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet unisex scent, where powdery, creamy and gourmand tones settle onto a woody base. It opens bright and spicy with bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom. The heart turns powdery and floral with tuberose, iris and violet, softened by ambergris. In the base, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean bring sweetness, while cashmere wood and musk keep it creamy and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. Night outs and evenings lead, and it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or masculine. Electimuss MCX and Lengling Namui have a close profile.

Chimaera

8.0

Tiziana Terenzi · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera is a sweet, spicy unisex scent with a resinous, smoky and leathery character, leaning towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out are the favoured occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes on character lean masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. It opens with thyme, saffron, black pepper and lemon, a spicy start. The heart carries honey, frankincense and peony. In the base, caramel, tobacco, oud and leather settle into a sweet, smoky warmth, with gourmand and woody sides sharing the lead.

Caramelo Vanilla

7.9

New Notes · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

New Notes Caramelo Vanilla is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent for cold-weather evenings, offered as a unisex fragrance. It opens with caramel and vanilla blossom, and the heart is led by white blossoms, cotton candy, dulce de leche and frangipani. In the base, tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla soften everything, while a spicy, slightly smoky edge keeps the sweetness from turning flat. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in character. The Dua Brand Vanilla Caramel Fantasy and Karzaz Vanille Crème have a close profile.

Borabora

7.2

Giardini di Toscana · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Giardini di Toscana Borabora is a floral, fruity and sweet unisex scent with a creamy, gourmand streak, best suited to spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure is the occasion it leans towards most, with night out and daily wear close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. It opens with apricot, tiaré, ylang-ylang and jasmine, a floral-fruity start. In the heart, coconut milk and white musk soften it. The base of caramel, amber and vanilla leaves a sweet, creamy finish.

Eros Najim

7.3

Versace · 2024

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Versace Eros Najim is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that opens with saffron, Indian cardamom and mandarine, then settles into oud and caramel. The top holds Indian cardamom, clary sage, Italian mandarine and saffron, so citrus and spice come first. In the heart, oud and caramel sweeten the scent, with Viginia cedar giving it a woody frame. The base of Haitian vetiver, tonka bean, frankincense and Indonesian patchouli rests it on a creamy, resinous footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its character reads mostly masculine and modern.

Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold

8.1

Lattafa Pride · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Lattafa Pride Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold is a sweet, gourmand scent that opens with caramel and saffron and deepens into leather, suede and tonka bean. Caramel and saffron pair sweetness with spice in the top. In the heart, leather and suede add a leathery, faintly smoky edge, softened by tonka bean. The base of vanilla, musk and amber leaves it creamy, powdery and warm. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Though classed as a women's fragrance, voters read it as masculine about as often as feminine. Paris Corner Atoof and Lattafa Oudain have a close profile.

10 Aomassaï

7.5

Pierre Guillaume · 2006

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 10 Aomassaï is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, where a sweet gourmand side is balanced by smoky woods. It opens with coffee, caramel and roasted hazelnut, giving a dense, almost scorched sweetness. In the heart, frankincense, tolu balm, bitter orange and liquorice pull that sweetness towards spicy, resinous ground. In the base, hay, wenge wood and resins settle it into a woody, smoky finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense and LPDO Hash Intense have a close profile.

Dzing!

7.3

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1999

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Dzing! is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter, its sweet, spicy side balanced by leather and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with leather, ginger and saffron, then jonquil, iris and caramel sweeten the heart and add a powdery softness. In the base, Tonkin musk, castoreum, costus and cedar build an animal, earthy, woody foundation. The overall impression is gourmand and oriental. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. L'Artisan Parfumeur Traversée du Bosphore and Memo Paris African Leather have a close profile.

Black Sugar (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Korres · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Korres Black Sugar Eau de Toilette is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that sets caramel and vanilla over a floral base. It opens with oriental lily, caramel and heliotrope, the flowers blended into a sugary softness. In the heart, rose, Brazilian rosewood and black sugar come forward and the scent turns a little spicy. The base of amber, vanilla and tonka bean closes it in a powdery, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards daily and leisure wear, and it also works at the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Fragonard Héliotrope Gingembre and Jo Malone Sweet Milk have a close profile.

Extreme (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Tom Ford · 2007

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford Extreme Eau de Toilette is a distinctly masculine scent that weighs a fruity, sweet body down with spice, resin and smoky leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, rarely summer. Most voters call it masculine and classic. Cardamom, cinnamon and lemon open it, followed by a heart of fig, plum, saffron and sandalwood. The base joins leather, caramel, vanilla and frankincense, mixing sweetness with a smoky, earthy edge.

Baiser de Russie

8.2

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Baiser de Russie is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a floral, sweet and powdery body, leaning towards spring and easy daytime wear. The top is bergamot, lemon, plum, pine needle and absinth, which gives a sharp, green freshness. Jasmine and cranberry form a floral heart with a slightly tart edge. In the base, caramel, vanilla and tonka bean turn it sweet, while sandalwood and white musk leave it creamy and powdery. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow and Lattafa Azeezah have a close profile.