The Perfume Library

Extreme Amber

7.3

Louis Varel

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Louis Varel Extreme Amber is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs caramel and vanilla with the warmth of amber and tonka bean, with a floral touch. Both its longevity and projection are rated strong. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and caramel; the bergamot gives a brief freshness before the caramel brings the sweetness forward. The heart of lily of the valley, rose and patchouli adds a floral, faintly earthy layer. In the base, vanilla, musk, tonka bean and amber settle into a creamy, powdery, spicy warmth. Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) and Asabi № 3 Intense have a close profile.

New York Nights

8.1

Bond No. 9 · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bond No. 9 New York Nights is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights, and sits most comfortably in fall and winter. Jasmine, gardenia and carnation give it a floral opening. In the heart, marine notes, sandalwood and patchouli surround the flowers, while caramel and coffee in the base pull the scent towards a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Fruity, spicy and synthetic tones also show in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter; evenings and nights out come first, while office wear stays in the background. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else. It has a close profile to Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Cacharel Yes I Am.

Wet Cherry Liquor

7.8

Bohoboco · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Bohoboco Wet Cherry Liquor is a fruity, sweet gourmand that pairs cherry with a warm liqueur note, and it suits nights out and evenings. It opens with cherry and liqueur. In the heart, strawberry, caramel, cherry syrup and Turkish rose build a dense, sugary fruit character, while the synthetic and spicy accords sharpen that sweetness. In the base, vetiver and sandalwood add some dryness, and vanilla and tonka bean soften everything into a smooth, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen least. Night out, evening and leisure are the favoured occasions. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Latte di Cherry and Parfum de Cerise have a close profile.

Momona

7.9

Parfums d'Elmar · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums d'Elmar Momona is a unisex scent that takes the spicy opening of cardamom and ginger into the sweet, creamy warmth of caramel, vanilla and white chocolate. Cardamom, ginger, mandarin orange and saffron lead the top, with black pepper sharpening the spice. In the heart, jasmine, passion fruit and orange blossom add a floral, fruity softness while clove and cinnamon keep the spice going. The base settles into a gourmand, woody sweetness of caramel, vanilla and sandalwood. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and evenings and nights out; summer is the least chosen. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Tiziana Terenzi Velorum and Bvlgari Omnia have a close profile.

Vanilla Woods (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

The 7 Virtues · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, yet sits easily in everyday wear. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while spring and summer trail behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with office and evening following. Most voters read it as feminine. Pear gives a fruity freshness at the start, followed by a floral heart of rose. The base of benzoin, amber, caramel, musk and Bourbon vanilla leaves a gourmand, sweet and woody warmth. Zara Rose Gourmand Nectar and Xerjoff Via Cavour 1 have a close profile.

Erba Pura Magica

8.4

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Erba Pura Magica is a fresh, sweet and powdery unisex scent that pairs lemon, bergamot and jasmine with fruity notes. It opens with a bright citrus layer of lemon and bergamot, softened by jasmine and fruity notes. In the heart, balsamic notes and orris root add a powdery, creamy feel. The base of musk, caramel, amber and cedarwood turns it sweeter and settles it on a warm footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails far behind. It leans towards nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either.

Momento

8.5

Riiffs · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Riiffs Momento is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that sets oud and damask rose against the sweetness of tonka bean and caramel. Momento's longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. More voters read it as masculine than feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with sugar, saffron and mandarin orange, a spicy, sweet start. In the heart, oud, damask rose and tonka bean give it a floral, creamy softness. The base of cedarwood, caramel and amberwood settles into a woody, oriental sweetness. Lancôme Rôses Berberanza and Arabian Oud Resala have a close profile.

Levar del Sole

7.2

Casamorati · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Casamorati Levar del Sole is a unisex scent in which lemon, orange and bergamot meet apple and Indian rose, settling into the sweetness of caramel and tonka bean. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure time and nights out. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top is bright with citrus and apple, with green notes and Indian rose alongside. In the heart, lily, jasmine and violet bring a soft floral touch while cardamom adds a little spice. The base turns creamy and sweet with caramel, benzoin and tonka bean, kept in check by musk and oakmoss.

Bengale Rouge

8.1

Papillon Artisan Perfumes · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Papillon Artisan Perfumes Bengale Rouge is a gourmand, woody unisex scent that sets honey, caramel and vanilla over Turkish rose and oakmoss. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure wear close behind. On character, feminine leads slightly, though a good share call it masculine. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: honey, caramel, tonka bean and vanilla form a sweet, gourmand core. Sandalwood and opoponax add a woody, resinous depth, oakmoss gives a dry, earthy base, and Turkish rose carries the floral side. Powdery, spicy and smoky tones pull it from sweet toward heavy oriental. Guerlain Tobacco Honey and Bettina Barty Vanilla Noir have a close profile.

Orza

7.8

Tiziana Terenzi · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Orza opens with coconut, green apple and raspberry and settles into vanilla and caramel, a fruity, floral, gourmand unisex scent. Orza is rated strong for both longevity and sillage: it stays on skin for a long time and projects well. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and night outings and leisure time lead the occasions. Voters tend to read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The top notes of coconut, green apple, raspberry, blackberry and Calabrian mandarin orange give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of Bourbon vanilla, caramel, white musk and Australian sandalwood turns creamy and sweet, with a spicy touch among the accords.

Ether

7.4

Xerjoff · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Ether is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, spicy sweetness over a woody, resinous base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while summer comes last. Voters mostly read it as masculine. It opens with Amalfi lemon, Calabrian bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright start, while cumin and Bulgarian rose add a spicy, floral edge. In the heart, cypriol, benzoin and Bulgarian lavender come forward. It dries down to Ceylonese sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and caramel in a creamy sweetness, with musk and oud adding an animalic depth.

Mon Parfum

7.5

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

M. Micallef Mon Parfum is a powdery, feminine scent that links a fresh, floral opening to a sweet, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in autumn and spring, it carries well into winter, and it is picked less for summer. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and is also worn for nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with orange blossom and tangerine, bright and floral. In the heart, vanilla and passion fruit make it fruity and sweet. The base of musk, patchouli and caramel leaves a spicy, oriental, powdery warmth. Fragonard Diamant (Eau de Toilette) and Al Haramain Dazzle Intense have a close profile.

Café Cabanel

7.6

Téo Cabanel · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Téo Cabanel Café Cabanel is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where coffee, caramel and vanilla are softened by spice and milk, suited to evenings in the colder months. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and summer is hardly chosen at all. It is favoured most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. Though sold as unisex, voters lean towards calling it feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, coffee and cinnamon: the mandarin adds a brief brightness, while the cinnamon starts the warmth. In the heart, heliotrope, rose, milk and a buttery note give a creamy, powdery softness. Caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean carry the sweetness into a woody warmth in the base, settling with musk.

Unutamam

7.2

Nishane · 2019

Green · Spicy · Woody

Nishane Unutamam is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits cooler seasons and evenings out. Most voters pick winter and fall; evening, leisure and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as masculine, with a clear classic side as well. The top notes of mint, lavender and rosemary give a fresh, herbal opening. In the heart, carnation, patchouli and jasmine add a spicy warmth. In the base, caramel, oakmoss and castoreum pull the scent towards animal, smoky, leathery and earthy territory. Caron Yatagan and Memo Paris Iberian Leather have a close profile.

Angelo Di Fiume

7.5

Linari · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Linari Angelo Di Fiume is a fruity, sweet gourmand unisex scent, softened by a woody, powdery base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Bergamot and orange open fresh, joined by raspberry and wild cherry for a fruity start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose add a floral softness while caramel pushes the sweetness further. The base of Bourbon vanilla, patchouli, white musk, benzoin and sandalwood dries down woody, powdery and warm. Its profile is close to L'Erbolario Dolcelisir and Wolkenseifen Cara Mia.

Vaniglia

8.0

Mazzolari · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Mazzolari Vaniglia is a gourmand, powdery unisex scent in which vanilla and caramel sweetness is softened by orchid. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings. It reads mainly feminine, though it works as a unisex scent too. It opens on vanilla, caramel sweetens the heart, and orchid adds a soft floral touch at the base. The accords are sweet, creamy and powdery, leaving a warm, sugary impression overall. Les Parfums de Grasse Vanille Caramel and Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies share a close profile.

Dalika

8.2

Parfums d'Elmar · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Parfums d'Elmar Dalika is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with peach, caramel and tonka bean, then moves into Haitian vanilla, praliné and almond. The base carries rum, dark chocolate and cocoa sweetness, while Java vetiver and Australian sandalwood add a woody, creamy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with summer a rare choice. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it wears comfortably on anyone.

Followed

6.3

Kerosene · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kerosene Followed is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent in which coffee, cocoa and caramel sit over vanilla and amber. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick winter and fall. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Voters split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle between the two. Coffee and cocoa set the character, while caramel and vanilla soften it into a creamy sweetness. Amber adds a smoky, spicy warmth. Together they give a dense, filling gourmand impression. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and Ganache Parfums Joe have a close profile.

Tangerina

8.0

Gritti · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gritti Tangerina is a fresh unisex citrus scent that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday moments. Most voters pick it for summer and spring, and it is put forward for leisure, daytime and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present without filling the room. Voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits somewhere in between. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, its leaf and zest, plus citron and lemon, giving a bright, green citrus. Coriander, jasmine and ginger in the heart add a light spicy edge, and caramel, ambergris and musk in the base soften it and add a gentle sweetness.

Candy Florale

6.6

Prada · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Prada Candy Florale is a fresh, sweet floral for women, leaning towards spring and summer days. Limoncello sorbet opens with a citrus brightness, and peony takes over in the heart. Benzoin, honey, caramel and musk sweeten the base, so gourmand and powdery tones come forward, with a fruity side alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine and modern. Prada Candy L'Eau and Jennifer Lopez Live have a close profile.

Fusion Sacrée - obscur / Fusion sacrée - lui

8.0

Majda Bekkali · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Majda Bekkali Fusion Sacrée - obscur / Fusion sacrée - lui is a sweet, spicy and smoky fragrance with a gourmand, resinous heart, aimed at men and best suited to evenings and nights out. It opens with celery, geranium, lavender, citron and rum. Coffee, clove, cardamom and neroli lead the heart, and the base of tolu balm, benzoin, caramel and vanilla sweetens it into a resinous warmth. Sandalwood and cedar give that sweetness a woody footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. On character, masculine leads, with feminine close behind.

Berlin (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Joop! · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Joop! Berlin Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy opening that settles into a floral, sweet and powdery scent made for women; it has been discontinued. The top notes are peach, bergamot, plum and green notes, giving a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, heliotrope, iris, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine bring a floral, powdery character. The base is led by the sweetness of tonka bean, vanilla, amber and caramel, while cedar and sandalwood give it a dry woody footing. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend it for spring and fall, though summer and winter are close behind, so it isn't tied to one season. It is worn from daily and leisure use to the office and evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

Satin Vanilla

7.4

Birkholz · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Birkholz Satin Vanilla is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent built around vanilla, caramel and milk, suited to anyone who wants a comfortable everyday fragrance for cooler weather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. It is worn mostly for leisure, evenings and nights out, though office wear is not far behind. Although unisex, most voters read it as feminine. The top opens with plum, rum and pepper, a sweet start with a little spice. In the heart, orange blossom, caramel and gardenia add a floral, sugary softness. The base of milk, vanilla and sandalwood settles it into a creamy, powdery, warm finish.

Wild Rush

7.5

Initio · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Initio Wild Rush is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy lightness with a sweet, fruity and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for nights out. Voters lean towards calling it masculine and modern. Bergamot and lavender carry the freshness, while red berries add a fruity sweetness. Caramel and vanilla soften that sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody depth. A spicy, slightly synthetic edge shows in the accords.