The Perfume Library

Tony Iommi Monkey Special

8.3

Xerjoff · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear are rarely chosen. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though it is a unisex scent. It opens with passion fruit, Calabrian bergamot and rum, with Bulgarian geranium adding a cooler edge. The heart brings Singapore patchouli, cinnamon, leather and rose, with a smoky, leathery tone leading. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka sweetness is softened by Australian sandalwood and ambergris. The Dua Brand Rockstar and French Avenue Cocoa Morado have a close profile.

Lira (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Casamorati · 2011

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Casamorati Lira Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around blood orange, vanilla and caramel. Lira has strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring second and summer well behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, and leisure use follows. Voters read it as more feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with blood orange, lavender and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral layer, with cinnamon bringing spice. The base of vanilla, caramel and musk leaves it powdery, creamy and sweet. Blend Oud Sana and Alexandria Fragrances Chocolate Dream share a close profile.

Oud for Glory

7.6

Lattafa

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lattafa Oud for Glory is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental for men, where the resinous, earthy oud is softened by caramel. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and blackcurrant, a spicy, slightly tart start. In the heart, peony, caramel and oud lead, with the caramel's sweetness balancing the smoky side of the oud. The base of raspberry, patchouli and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Most voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. It gets its votes mainly in winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out rather than office or daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine and classic. Perfumes with a close profile include Lattafa Ramaad al Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum).

Angel (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Mugler · 1992

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a scent for cold months and evenings: sweet, gourmand and dense, with a clearly feminine character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Around half of voters call it feminine, with the rest split between modern and classic. Summer and the office are rarely chosen. A floral and fruity accord opens with jasmine, mandarin orange and cotton candy, and honey, peach and orchid carry the sweetness through the heart. In the base, caramel, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while patchouli and amber add an earthy depth. The overall impression is a synthetic, powdery, spicy confection.

Bianco Latte

7.9

Giardini di Toscana

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex fragrance that carries a milky softness over a powdery base. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and less towards the office. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Caramel comes first, then honey and coumarin deepen the sweetness in the heart. Vanilla and white musk settle the base into a creamy, powdery softness, with the synthetic and spicy accords staying in the background. Hekayat Attar Latté Abyad and Profumeria Artistica Notte Bianca have a close profile.

La Capitale

8.2

Xerjoff · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Xerjoff La Capitale is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that leans towards fall and spring, and towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer well back. Night out and evening lead the occasions, while business wear comes last. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though many call it modern and a fair share find it masculine. It opens with caramel, peach and strawberry for a sweet, fruity start, with labdanum adding a resinous depth. The heart turns floral and spicy with rose, ginger and Persian saffron, while amber and leather bring a leathery, oriental edge. It dries down to a creamy, warm gourmand finish of benzoin, oud and Bourbon vanilla.

Intoxicated

8.1

Kilian · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Intoxicated is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance led by green cardamom, cinnamon and caramel. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Green cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg carry the spice, while caramel, vanilla and mocha settle it into a creamy, sweet base. The gourmand and oriental character dominates, with a woody tone in the background. Lattafa Khamrah and Kilian Angels' Share have a close profile.

Dates Delight

8.4

The House of Oud · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

The House of Oud Dates Delight is a unisex scent that ties the sweetness of date to oud through a gourmand warmth of caramel and honey. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between. It opens with date and peony, then tonka bean, caramel and cinnamon come forward. The base holds Indonesian oud, labdanum, honey and benzoin, with sugar powder keeping that sweetness creamy and soft. The overall impression is a fruity, spicy, woody sweetness. Nobile 1942 Il Capriccio del Maestro and Lattafa Teriaq Intense have a close profile.

Eclaire / اكلاير

7.7

Lattafa · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Lattafa Eclaire is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads feminine, with a modern side as well. It opens with milk, sugar and caramel, and honey and white blossoms sit in the heart. The base holds praliné, musk and vanilla. Gourmand, powdery and creamy accords dominate, with a synthetic smoothness alongside. Zakat Louise Praline and Paris Corner Taskeen Caramel Cascade have a close profile.

Arancia di Capri

7.8

Acqua di Parma · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex citrus scent built on Italian orange, mandarin and lemon. It opens with three bright citrus notes side by side: orange and mandarin lean sweet, while lemon adds a sharper edge. Cardamom and petitgrain in the heart bring a green, faintly spicy touch. In the base, caramel softens and sweetens the scent, and musk closes it with a quiet, powdery warmth. Voters find its longevity and sillage weak, and most point to summer and spring. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office, and the masculine and feminine votes are almost even, so it reads as truly unisex.

Scandal pour Homme

6.8

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance balanced by spice and wood, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Caramel and tonka bean give it a creamy, sugary warmth. Clary sage and vetiver set that sweetness against a spicy, woody frame. There is also a synthetic gloss, and the whole scent leans sweet, dense and full. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer stays in the background. It is most often chosen for nights out and evenings, and voters read it as masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Absolu and Azzaro The Most Wanted (Eau de Parfum Intense) have a close profile.

Candy (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Prada · 2011

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around white musk, Siam benzoin and caramel. White musk opens clean and soft, and Siam benzoin brings a warm, powdery creaminess to the heart. Caramel dominates the base, so the scent stays sweet, oriental and lightly spicy throughout, with a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and modern. Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte and LPDO La Nuit Blanche have a close profile.

Sugar Leather

8.4

Une Nuit Nomade · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Une Nuit Nomade Sugar Leather is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent in which cinnamon, plum and caramel meet leather. Most voters choose autumn and winter, mainly for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Cinnamon and plum lead the top. In the heart, patchouli, amyris and tonka bean build a woody base, while labdanum, caramel and leather in the base add a resinous, leathery warmth. The overall impression is rich, sweet and oriental. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq and Parfums de Marly Oajan have a close profile.

Bleecker Street

7.6

Bond No. 9 · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street is a unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, leisure and everyday wear, with fresh, green and sweet sides together. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter is the least chosen season. In character votes the masculine reading leads, with modern and feminine readings also present. It opens with thyme, violet leaf and blackcurrant, a fresh, green and slightly tart start. Towards the heart, cinnamon adds spice, jasmine a soft floral note and cedarwood a woody frame. In the base, patchouli, amber and suede settle in; vanilla and caramel add sweetness, while oakmoss brings an earthy weight.

Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Pink Sugar · 2003

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Pink Sugar Eau de Toilette is a sweet, fruity and powdery feminine scent whose creamy gourmand character suits relaxed daily wear, especially in autumn and winter. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, while summer gets the smallest share. It is mostly worn for leisure and daytime, then for evenings and nights out, and rarely for the office. Voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with Sicilian orange, bergamot, fig leaf and raspberry, giving a bright fruity sweetness. In the heart, red fruits, lily of the valley, liquorice blossom and sugar powder soften that sweetness and make it powdery. The base of caramel, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and vanilla dries down creamy and warm.

New York

8.2

Widian · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Widian New York opens with lemon, bergamot and juniper and settles into tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, a floral and spicy unisex scent with a warm, sweet base. The top notes of lemon, mandarine and bergamot give a fresh start, while juniper and pink pepper add spice. In the heart, jasmine, rose and iris build a floral layer, with caramel adding sweetness. The base is led by tobacco, vanilla and tonka bean, leaving a creamy, woody warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring is not far behind, and summer is chosen less. It suits nights out and evenings best, and works for leisure too. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine. Widian Black IV and Vandini Sensual have a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial

8.1

Guerlain · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial is a feminine oriental in which citrus and flowers rest on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters call it feminine by a clear margin, with classic and modern close to each other. It opens with green notes, orange and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel. The heart holds patchouli, jasmine, iris, rose and vetiver, where the flowers meet a woody shade. In the base, vanilla, caramel, tonka bean and musk sweeten and soften it. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Bogner Woman No. 1 have a close profile.

Coffee Addict

7.9

Theodoros Kalotinis · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where coffee and cocoa are softened by caramel and vanilla. The notes read as one whole: coffee and cocoa form the backbone, while caramel and vanilla pull it towards something creamy and sweet. A spicy touch takes the edge off, so it suggests a coffee-and-cocoa dessert more than a bakery. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with few choosing summer. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Scents by MOST Morning Coffee and Paris Corner Eternal Coffee have a close profile.

Vanille West Indies

8.3

Ligne St Barth · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ligne St Barth Vanille West Indies is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for women, carrying vanilla in both the top and the base, with orchid and caramel alongside. It opens with orchid and vanilla together, and in the heart vanilla blossom pushes it toward a floral, powdery side. The base settles into caramel and vanilla, leaving a sweet, creamy, gourmand scent. The powdery touch keeps the sweetness soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer far behind. It leans toward leisure time and evenings, and most see it as feminine. Mazzolari Vaniglia and N.C.P. 501 - Iris & Vanilla have a close profile.

Dubai - Rimal (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

The Spirit of Dubai · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Rimal Eau de Parfum is a spicy, sweet and resinous unisex scent led by cinnamon, saffron and vanilla, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. Its strength and longevity are rated very high, and the sillage is strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a small part. It is mostly recommended for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine. The top opens with cinnamon, saffron and nutmeg for spice, softened by vanilla and fruity notes. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang and frankincense add a floral, resinous layer. The base leans on oud, amber and leather, with caramel rounding it off. Moresque Scirocco and Nabeel Maghateer have a close profile.

Ambassador Intense

7.6

Gisada · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Gisada Ambassador Intense is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and pink pepper against the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and labdanum. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading; office wear and summer come well behind. Voters mostly see it as masculine and modern. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and ginger for freshness, while pink pepper and cardamom add spice. Clove, cinnamon and caramel bring sweetness to the heart. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, labdanum, leather and patchouli, giving a fruity, gourmand and smoky warmth.

Mandorle (Extrait de Parfum)

8.1

Sora Dora · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Sora Dora Mandorle Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around almond and cocoa, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Cocoa absolute, almond and tonka bean absolute open it, and rum, heliotrope, suede and cashmere wood form the heart. The base of vanilla, caramel, white musk and woody notes settles into a creamy, warm finish. Fruity and spicy touches add depth to the sweetness, while smoky and leathery edges keep it from turning cloying. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely unisex.

Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Juicy Couture · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum lays a caramel, gourmand sweetness over a fresh, fruity floral; it reads young, feminine and easy for everyday wear. It opens with wild berries and mandarin orange. Jasmine, gardenia and honeysuckle form a floral heart. In the base, praliné, caramel and vanilla sweetness is softened by sandalwood and amber. The overall impression is sweet, fresh and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Voters call it feminine and modern. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur and Viva La Juicy Noir have a close profile.

Scandal pour Homme Absolu

8.0

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Absolu is a sweet, gourmand men's scent with a woody base, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Mandarin orange and bergamot give a fresh fruity start, softened by mirabelle plum. Caramel, chestnut and tonka bean pull the scent towards a creamy, sweet side, while sandalwood, cedar and vetiver add woody depth. The spicy and synthetic accords stay in the background. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; it is chosen far less for summer or the office. It reads as masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme and Ard Al Zaafaran Naqeeb have a close profile.