The Perfume Library

Sweet Heaven

8.1

Gulf Orchid

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out. Hazelnut, orange and cocoa give the opening a soft, edible sweetness. In the heart, amber, cashmere and myrrh build a warm base, and the dry-down of vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk turns creamy, woody and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with some room for leisure and daily wear. Its oriental sweetness suits men and women alike. Sapil Elixir of Dubai and Widian Yasat (Extrait de Parfum) have a close profile.

Freeze

7.6

Riiffs · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Riiffs Freeze is a fresh women's fragrance that pairs bergamot and orange with floral violet and jasmine. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Daily wear, leisure and sport are the most chosen settings; some also pick it for the office, while evening comes well behind. It opens with bergamot and orange for citrus freshness, while sweets and saffron soften the start. At the heart, violet, blackcurrant and jasmine give a floral, fruity balance. In the base, musk, amber, moss and cashmere settle it onto a soft footing. The fresh, aquatic and green accords lead the overall character.

Hamasat

8.4

Yas Perfumes · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Yas Perfumes Hamasat is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, saffron and rose, with a woody, spicy and resinous character. Hamasat lasts very long and projects strongly. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits in between. Sandalwood, cedar and oud form a woody backbone. Saffron and chili add spice, while rose, rose powder and milk soften it. Red musk and cashmere bring a sweet, powdery warmth, and natural rubber and vinyl add an unusual rough edge.

Sweet Tobacco

8.3

Avapari

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Avapari Sweet Tobacco is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that opens with lavender, lemon and bergamot and dries down into tonka bean, tobacco and vanilla. The top is bright and citrusy, built on lavender, lemon and bergamot. At the heart sit jasmine sambac, cinnamon, honey and cashmere: the spice and honey sweeten it while the jasmine softens the edges. The base of tonka bean, tobacco and vanilla leaves a creamy, powdery, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters score each of them high. Its oriental, sweet build suits cooler weather best, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. Value for money also scores well. Xerjoff Naxos and Scentiments Narcos have a close profile.

Cashmere Pearl

7.4

M. Asam · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

M. Asam Cashmere Pearl is a fresh, powdery floral with a soft, creamy feel, classed as a women's fragrance. Cashmere Pearl wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Voters use it across all four seasons in similar measure, with spring and fall slightly ahead. Daily wear, the office and leisure are the most chosen settings, while night out and evening come well behind. It opens with magnolia and ginger, the ginger adding a light spice to the fresh floral start. The heart of jasmine, cotton, heliotrope and cashmere builds a soft, powdery texture. Vanilla, sandalwood and musk leave a creamy, woody warmth at the base. Its profile is close to Jil Sander Softly and Santa Eulalia Albis.

Nudo Rose

6.6

Pomellato · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pomellato Nudo Rose is a fresh, floral and powdery women's fragrance led by bergamot, peach and rose; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, peach and pink grapefruit, giving a citrus and fruity brightness. In the heart, rose, lily of the valley and pink freesia add a soft floral note. White musk, white cedar, cashmere and sandalwood settle underneath, leaving a powdery, lightly sweet finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards daily and office wear. Galimard Pêle-Mêle and La Rive Pearl Woman have a close profile.

Era Elixir

7.4

Jaguar · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Jaguar Era Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs a spicy opening of black pepper, saffron and cardamom with a sweet, leathery base of vanilla, caramel and tobacco. The top is led by black pepper, saffron, cardamom and bergamot, with grapefruit and mandarin orange adding a fresh, fruity lift. Lily of the valley and violet leaf sit in the heart. In the base, vanilla, caramel and sandalwood turn sweet, while tobacco and leather leave a woody, oriental trail as it dries down. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure and the office, and half of voters read it as masculine. Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo and James Bond 007 Seven Intense have a close profile.

Taureau de Combat

8.3

Lattafa Pride · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Lattafa Pride Taureau de Combat is a unisex fragrance that pairs a warm, spicy opening of cinnamon, cardamom and benzoin with a sweet, oriental heart of jasmine, tobacco and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it makes itself known where it is sprayed and stays for a long time. Voters also rate its value for money highly. It opens with cinnamon, cardamom, amber and benzoin, spicy and warm. Jasmine, heliotrope, tobacco and cashmere add a floral, soft layer in the heart. Tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla settle the scent into a sweet, earthy base.

LoveMe

6.0

Tous · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tous LoveMe is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of pink grapefruit, lychee and pink pepper with a floral heart of jasmine, Rosa centifolia and peony. Citrus and lychee give the opening a juicy, fruity freshness, while pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. The floral heart softens everything, and a base of cedar, cashmere and crystallised moss keeps the sweetness on a light, clean footing. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage is on the weak side, so it stays close to the skin and reads as quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen most for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads feminine and modern to most voters. Oriflame Paradise and Lattafa Mayar have a close profile.

Oud Blanc

7.4

SOÈM · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

SOÈM Oud Blanc is a unisex scent that opens fresh, then moves quickly into a floral, spicy and smoky depth. The top of cardamom, bergamot and pink pepper makes a bright start. In the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine sambac, tuberose and oud come forward, with iris adding a powdery softness. The base of leather, frankincense, vanilla and amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet, leathery floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Amouage Lyric Woman and Maison Mona di Orio Nuit Noire have a close profile.

Mythos

7.5

D'Qar · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

D'Qar Mythos is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and floral, then turns sweet and spicy with honey, cinnamon and vanilla, with a clear gourmand streak. The top notes of lavender, lemon and bergamot give it a bright, clean start. In the heart, jasmine sambac, cinnamon, honey and cashmere bring the floral side together with spice and sweetness. The base of tonka bean, vanilla, cedarwood and tobacco settles it into a warm, woody, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, and summer far less. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and works at the office too. Xerjoff Naxos and Monkoku Honeymoon have a close profile.

Axum

7.6

Morph · 2015

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Morph Axum is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh start with a sweet, spicy, resinous body, with a smoky edge and a woody backbone that suits spring through winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without filling the room. Voters pick fall, spring and winter in similar numbers and summer less often. Leisure and evening wear lead, with business and night out close behind. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are split almost evenly. Black caraway, frankincense and clove open it with a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, champagne, cashmere and patchouli soften that edge and set a woody ground. Vanilla, white musk and ambergris sweeten the base. Pineward Velvetine and Heeley Cardinal have a close profile.

Soft Musk Delice Fleur de Chocolat

7.0

Avon · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Avon Soft Musk Delice Fleur de Chocolat is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that softens chocolate and vanilla with musk and cashmere. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it can also work at the office. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit, kiwi and mandarin orange for a fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley and rosewood meet the chocolate, turning the scent gourmand and powdery. The base of vanilla, cashmere and musk settles into a creamy, soft sweetness. La Rive Sweet Hope and Oriflame Love Potion (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Gasoleather

7.9

Lorenzo Pazzaglia · 2024

Green · Fruity · Synthetic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Gasoleather is a unisex perfume built around leather and smoke, with synthetic notes like fuel and plastic pushing it away from the usual. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters score them high. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and suits someone who wants a bold, distinctive scent. Green, fruity and synthetic accords meet a spicy, woody and resinous base. The top holds plastic, metallic notes, fuel, raspberry and bergamot. Tuscan leather, oakmoss and cypriol sit in the heart, while leather, oud, patchouli and cedarwood dominate the base. The earthy, smoky character settles into a hard, leathery finish.

Fly to Miracle

7.2

Haute Fragrance Company · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Haute Fragrance Company Fly to Miracle is a unisex scent that softens the brightness of mandarin orange and pink pomelo with jasmine and vanilla. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pomelo and pink pepper, a citrusy, lightly spicy sparkle, while ylang-ylang adds a floral touch to that fresh start. In the heart, white currant, abelmoschus and jasmine carry on the fruity and floral side. In the base, cashmere, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, woody ground, with patchouli adding depth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick daily and leisure wear, though night-out and business use also get votes. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between.

Signature Petrol

6.5

bugatti Fashion · 2022

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

bugatti Fashion Signature Petrol is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with aquatic notes, grapefruit and lemon and deepens into cedarwood and patchouli. The top notes of aquatic notes, grapefruit and lemon give it a clean, bright start. In the heart, cedarwood, coriander, violet and cashmere pull it towards a woody, lightly spicy side. The base of resins, patchouli and frankincense adds a smoky, creamy warmth, and alongside the aquatic and green character there is a sweet, slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards daily wear, then leisure and the office, with evenings and nights out also mentioned. It reads as masculine. Lengling No 3 - Acqua Tempesta and Al Haramain Signature Blue have a close profile.

Fresh Oud

5.4

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions Fresh Oud is a floral, spicy unisex fragrance that sets oud and sandalwood against the brightness of cinnamon, saffron and grapefruit. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and most voters score the staying power high. It suits men and women alike and has a noticeable weight on the skin. The top holds Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, cinnamon and saffron, while jasmine, iris and Bulgarian rose add a soft floral heart. The base builds a resinous, woody and slightly animal depth from oud, leather, patchouli, amber and vanilla, and the fresh and green accords lighten it. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Astrophil & Stella Nabati Oud have a close profile.

Milky Way

6.8

Maison Asrar · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Asrar Milky Way is a sweet, creamy gourmand unisex scent built around milk, caramel and vanilla. It opens with plum, caramel and milk, soft and rounded from the start. In the heart, orris root, jasmine and ylang-ylang add a powdery, floral layer, while cashmere keeps the texture smooth. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla leaves it woody and creamy, with a faint spicy edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for evening, leisure and nights out, with some daily use as well. Its sweetness suits cooler weather best.

Atelier X-Berg

6.5

Hoermanseder · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Hoermanseder Atelier X-Berg is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a sweet, powdery touch, light and clean enough for easy daytime wear in spring and summer. It opens with lemon, juniper, elemi resin and Peruvian pepper tree, a spicy, bright start. In the heart, green notes, jasmine, iris and white blossoms come forward, softened by cashmere. The base of white musk, amber and sandalwood dries down woody and warm, with animalic musk staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Versace The Dreamer and Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco have a close profile.

Bois de Babylone

7.6

Welton · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Welton Bois de Babylone is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, green character with a floral and woody base. It opens with elemi resin, violet leaf and fig tree, which read green and fruity with a cool edge. In the heart, freesia and frankincense add a soft floral and resinous touch. Cedarwood, cashmere and suede then settle it into something powdery, creamy and faintly leathery, while sweet and spicy tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards autumn and spring, and name evening, daily wear and the office among the main occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable group finds it feminine.

Cinquanta

7.7

Santa Maria Novella · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Santa Maria Novella Cinquanta is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around orange blossom, tiaré and gardenia. Longevity and sillage are both moderate; voters rate them a little above average, though the number of votes is small. There is no season or occasion data, so it is hard to say when it suits best. It is classed as unisex. The top has orange blossom, tiaré and gardenia, over fresh, citrus and green accords. In the heart, green tea, cashmere and woody notes calm the floral side. The base of amber, musky and woody notes sweetens and softens it. Téo Cabanel Hegoa and Starck Peau d'Ailleurs have a close profile.

No 34: Vienna Chocolate Patchouli

7.5

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Meleg Perfumes No 34: Vienna Chocolate Patchouli is a unisex scent that sets cocoa absolute, vanilla absolute and patchouli against fresh citrus and raspberry; it has been discontinued. The top notes of raspberry, bergamot, orange and petitgrain give a bright, fruity start. Jasmine absolute, geranium and cedarwood carry it through a floral and woody middle. In the base, cocoa, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood lead, and the accords point to a spicy, resinous and earthy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with leisure and evening wear leading. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it leans neither way firmly. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses and Une Nuit Nomade Click Song.

Bossa

8.1

Granado · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Granado Bossa is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of petitgrain, mandarin orange and lemon against the creamy sweetness of coconut milk and frangipani. It opens on citrus: petitgrain, mandarin orange and lemon give a fresh, lightly bitter start. In the heart, coconut milk, frangipani and marine notes make a floral, creamy and aquatic blend. The base of tiaré, musk and cashmere softens everything into a sweet, smooth finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though that rests on a small number of votes. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with sport and business following behind. It reads easy and light, without leaning masculine or feminine. Berdoues Monoï & Coco and Kylie Cosmetics Cashmere Muse have a close profile.

Vanguard

8.9

Maison Asrar · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Maison Asrar Vanguard is a unisex chypre that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a spicy, woody base. Bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple give it a bright, fruity start, while apple and pink pepper add a slight edge. In the heart, ginger and cardamom bring the spice, softened by carnation and lily of the valley. The base settles into leather, cedarwood, musk and moss, a woody, faintly earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find it long-lasting. Its value-for-money rating is high too. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on either men or women. Its profile is close to Creed Aventus and Creed Absolu Aventus.