The Perfume Library

Coconut Lagoon

8.2

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ministry of Gourmand Coconut Lagoon is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards summer and spring, with a sweet, creamy coconut shadow underneath. The top notes of lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright opening. In the heart, watermelon and apple add a fruity lightness while caramel softens the sweetness. The base of vanilla and coconut settles into a creamy, gourmand finish, and the aquatic side keeps the freshness running throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer, with some choosing spring; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. The Dua Brand Vanilla Lemon Gelato and Farfalla Mandarine have a close profile.

Moroccan Medjool

7.3

Electimuss · 2025

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Electimuss Moroccan Medjool is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that suits fall and spring evenings and nights out best. It opens with a citrus brightness of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, while cardamom and date add spice and sweetness. In the heart, carnation, jasmine and rose build a floral layer. The base turns gourmand with vanilla and caramel, softened by ambergris and oakmoss into a creamy, oriental finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a distant fourth, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. M8 Moods Lana and Sphinx Cairo Nights have a close profile.

Yara Moi / يارا (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Lattafa

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lattafa Yara Moi / يارا Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, from everyday wear to relaxed outings. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, in daytime and casual settings; autumn follows close behind, while winter is chosen least. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with jasmine and peach, giving a floral, fruity freshness. In the heart, caramel and ambergris pull it toward a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Sandalwood and patchouli then dry it down into a woody, powdery base. Viva La Juicy Gold Couture and Maison Mataha Pêche Velours share a close profile.

Café Tabac

7.9

Aedes de Venustas · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aedes de Venustas Café Tabac is a sweet, smoky, resinous unisex scent built around tobacco absolute, dried fig and cocoa, suited to cold-weather evenings. Tobacco absolute and beeswax absolute form the backbone, with dried fig, cocoa and caramel adding a gourmand sweetness. Cardamom and clove bring spice, while tar casts a smoky, slightly burnt shadow. Oakmoss and amber gather it all onto a woody, resinous base. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out. The largest share reads it as masculine, though some find it feminine, which fits its unisex label. Naomi Goodsir Or du Sérail and Slumberhouse Baque have a close profile.

Golden Sand (Perfume Oil)

8.3

Al Rehab

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Perfume Oil

Good Girl Gone Bad Extreme

8.0

Kilian · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Extreme is a fresh, floral scent that settles into a sweet, creamy base, made for women and wearing most easily in spring. The top pairs orange blossom with May rose, while the heart of Egyptian jasmine sambac, tuberose and narcissus deepens the floral side. Milk and caramel in the base sweeten it and add a creamy softness, with fruity and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and nights out. Voters mostly find it feminine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! and Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival have a close profile.

Oliban

7.4

Keiko Mecheri · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Keiko Mecheri Oliban is a sweet, smoky women's perfume that pairs florals with resin, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Jasmine and rose form a floral frame, while frankincense adds a resinous, smoky tone. Virginia tobacco and Brazilian rosewood ground it in a spicy, woody base. Tonka bean and caramel bring sweetness, and ambergris softens the oriental warmth. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as feminine, though some find a masculine side too. Buchoed Rosa Nigra and Aquaflor Aoud Oman have a close profile.

Tabit (Extrait de Parfum)

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Tabit Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that opens with bergamot and citrus fruits and moves into peach, coconut, vanilla and caramel. It starts bright with bergamot, citrus fruits and green leaves. The heart turns creamy and fruity, with floral notes, coconut, peach and sand. The base deepens the sweetness with vanilla, sugar, caramel and amber, while animalic musk and precious woods add a woody, oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though it works as unisex. Tiziana Terenzi Tabit Attar and Ghost Deep Night have a close profile.

Dubai - Fakhama

7.9

The Spirit of Dubai · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Fakhama is a unisex oriental that sets a floral, sweet body against spice, resin and leather. It opens with coffee, orange and bergamot for a fruity lift, while cardamom and rose add a floral, spiced edge. The heart leans on saffron, sandalwood and vanilla; in the base, amber, caramel, leather and frankincense settle it into a warm, resinous, slightly animalic finish. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Masculine leads the character votes, though feminine draws a fair share. The Spirit of Dubai Narjesi and Nabeel Maghateer have a close profile.

Obsidian

8.2

French Avenue · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

French Avenue Obsidian is a unisex scent where bergamot, Italian lemon and cognac lead into cinnamon and caramel, joining fresh citrus with sweet spice. It opens cool, with ice accord, bergamot and Italian lemon at the front, while mandarin orange, bitter orange and grapefruit widen the citrus. In the heart, cognac, cinnamon and caramel soften it into a gourmand sweetness. The base of tonka bean, oak, sandalwood and myrrh settles it into a woody, oriental warmth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits nights out, evenings and leisure time. Voters read it as modern and slightly masculine. Kismet Magic and Cocktail Intense have a close profile.

Cristallo / Cristallo di Rocca

7.8

Omnia Profumi · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Omnia Profumi Cristallo / Cristallo di Rocca is a sweet, gourmand scent for women, sharpened by spice and smoke, and it suits cold weather and evenings best. Caramel, vanilla and nutmeg open it with a soft, sweet start. In the heart, clove and frankincense add a spicy, resinous depth, with vanilla still present. The base of vetiver, white musk and tobacco flower sets it on a smoky, oriental ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It has been discontinued. Katana Ambre Fumé and Omnia Profumi Bronzo have a close profile.

Gréasque (Extrait de Parfum)

7.0

Sora Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Gréasque Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, green and spicy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, for relaxed daily wear. The top opens with basil, blackcurrant, pepper and Italian bergamot, a citrusy brightness with a green edge. In the heart, clove, galbanum and peppermint push that freshness in a sharper, spicier direction. The base settles on Virginia cedar and Haitian vetiver, a woody footing softened a little by caramel and violet. Voters find both longevity and sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina and Clive Christian 1872 Basil have a close profile.

Acqua Santa

7.5

Linari · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Linari Acqua Santa is a feminine perfume that pairs a fresh opening of blackcurrant, Sicilian bergamot and green leaves with a floral heart of jasmine and rose. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it feminine. It opens fruity and lightly spicy, with blackcurrant, bergamot and coriander. The heart turns powdery and floral through jasmine, rose and lily of the valley. In the base, tonka bean, caramel and musk sweeten it, while cedarwood adds a dry woody backbone.

Vanille No. 25

8.0

Câline · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Câline Vanille No. 25 is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that opens floral and settles into a creamy, caramel-tinged vanilla, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter; evenings, leisure and nights out lead, while office and daily wear trail behind. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Orchid, white blossoms and jasmine give a floral opening. In the heart, caramel and tonka bean sweeten it, and the base of vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, musk and amber dries down creamy with a mild spicy warmth. Nihan Hypnotique and The Fragrance Ruby Love 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.

Courtesan

7.3

Worth · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Worth Courtesan is a floral, sweet gourmand with a warm, spiced character, aimed at women and best suited to evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick it for autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with cinnamon, clove, cardamom and bergamot, giving a spiced, fruity feel. Magnolia, jasmine and rose lead the heart. The base turns sweet with dark chocolate, cocoa, caramel and vanilla, softened by sandalwood and amber. Its profile is close to Mon Amour and Femme de Montblanc.

Love6567

7.2

Perfume.Sucks · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Perfume.Sucks Love6567 is a sweet, gourmand and slightly synthetic unisex scent led by Tolu balm, caramel and popcorn. It opens with Tolu balm, caramel and popcorn. In the heart, Tolu balm and caramel meet spikenard; the base keeps Tolu balm and adds musk and cypriol. The result is a creamy, resinous sweetness with a smoky edge and a spicy touch. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean slightly feminine, though modern and masculine votes are also there. Its profile is close to Lush Sticky Dates and New Notes Caramelo Vanilla.

Nero

8.8

Sedra · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Sedra Nero is a sweet, spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter, and evenings and nights out. It opens with bergamot, plum and black pepper, where fruity sweetness meets spice. Cedarwood, jasmine and rose shape the heart. In the base, caramel, vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood move it into a gourmand, creamy, slightly smoky oriental feel. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening or night-out wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex scent. Al Haramain Haramain Million and Widian Yasat (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Zafeer Oud Vanille

7.5

Alexandre.J · 2012

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Alexandre.J Zafeer Oud Vanille is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that sets coconut and caramel over a base of oud and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer gets very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and leisure time. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with coconut, caramel and leathery notes. The heart brings ylang-ylang, blond woods, tonka bean and clove. Oud, vanilla and musk make up the base. The overall character is sweet, synthetic, powdery and woody.

Vanilla Oud

8.2

Vertus · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Vertus Vanilla Oud is a unisex fragrance whose sweet, gourmand character sits on a spicy, woody oriental base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine, but a fair share see it as feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with bergamot, rhubarb, saffron and apple. The heart carries amber, oud, rose and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean sweeten it, while sandalwood and cedar add a woody depth. The sweetness is softened by a creamy warmth. Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Joop! Le Bain have a close profile.

Shirin David - created by the community

5.8

Shirin David · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Shirin David - created by the community is a feminine perfume that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a sweet, gourmand warmth, with a powdery, creamy and modern feel. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer has few takers. Leisure, night out and evening are the most named occasions; half of the voters call its character feminine, and most of the rest find it modern. It opens with cherry, peach, mandarin orange and pink pepper for a fruity brightness, while jasmine and orange blossom support the floral side. The heart holds Rosa centifolia, white musk and white blossoms. In the base, caramel and praliné push the sweetness forward and woody notes balance it. Spirit Spirit of White Vanilla and Kappa White have a close profile.

Oud Al Sayad

7.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Sayad is a sweet, spicy oud that suits autumn and winter evenings. Rose and saffron open it, and in the heart patchouli is softened by caramel. Vanilla, oud and amber carry the base. A gourmand, oriental sweetness sits at the centre, with a woody, lightly smoky edge on top. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. It leans towards winter and fall, and towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It is positioned as a men's fragrance, and voters most often call it masculine. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Poudrée and Zimaya Noor Oud have a close profile.

Édition Rare - Veni

7.5

Histoires de Parfums · 2013

Floral · Green · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums Édition Rare - Veni is a unisex scent that holds sweet and green, spice and resin together, giving a gourmand, oriental body a floral touch. It opens with cardamom absolute, galbanum, cinnamon and lavender side by side, a green and spicy start. In the heart, gaiac wood, saffron and carnation come forward. The base turns sweet with caramel and vanilla, while benzoin and resins leave a warm, dense trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night out. It reads somewhat masculine, though it is a unisex perfume. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Roja Parfums Amber have a close profile.

Funfair Evening

7.2

Maison Margiela · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Margiela Funfair Evening is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, powdery, gourmand base, aimed at women and now discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with apple, pear ester and star anise, while petitgrain and neroli temper the fruity sweetness with a light freshness and a touch of spice. In the heart, Egyptian orange blossom, tuberose and Moroccan rose form the floral body. The base of white musk, Ambrox, Tahitian vanilla and caramel settles into a soft, powdery, gourmand sweetness.