The Perfume Library

Maraschino

7.8

Sospiro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sospiro Maraschino is a sweet, fruity-floral unisex scent in which cherry, apple and peach meet almond. The top notes are apple, peach, almond, strawberry and cherry, so fruit leads from the first spray. In the heart, jasmine sambac, iris, mimosa and rose add a floral middle layer. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and sandalwood carry it into a creamy, woody warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters suggest spring and fall, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear; most voters read it as feminine, though masculine and modern also get a fair share. Hæc dies and Latte di Cherry have a close profile.

Cašran (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Chopard · 2000

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Chopard Cašran Eau de Toilette opens with cardamom, coriander and rum, then turns sweet with date, plum and chocolate over a vanilla base; it is a men's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top notes are bergamot, cardamom, coriander and rum, giving a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, date, plum, chocolate and cherry make it fruity and gourmand. The base of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and benzoin leaves a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and most voters find it masculine.

Dior Addict Eau Délice

6.9

Dior · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior Addict Eau Délice is a fresh, fruity floral that suits spring and summer days, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it modern. Cranberry, bergamot and orange open it fresh and slightly tart. At the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and cherry add a soft floral-fruity note. White musk, vanilla and bitter almond leave a sweet, powdery trail. Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose and La Rive Her Choice have a close profile.

Durra

7.8

The Spirit of Dubai · 2017

Floral · Aquatic · Spicy

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is a unisex scent that sets a floral, aquatic and spicy character over a woody, oriental and leathery base. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Voters lean towards autumn, then spring and winter, and pick it for leisure, nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top is bright with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot and ozonic notes. Honey, jasmine, saffron and oud come through in the heart. Tobacco, amber and leather settle into a sweet, warm base. The Spirit of Dubai Abjar and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.

Burning Ben

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Burning Ben is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand core against smoky, leathery and resinous tones; it has been discontinued. Cherry, plum and dark chocolate carry the sweetness, with espresso and hazelnut deepening the gourmand side. Tar, leather, tobacco and burnt rubber push against it with a smoky, hard edge. Amber, labdanum and frankincense bring resinous warmth, while patchouli and hay absolute add an earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to many voters, though classic and modern votes also appear. Amouage Interlude Man and Naomi Goodsir Cuir Velours share a close profile.

Wrap Me in Dreams

8.0

Haute Fragrance Company

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Haute Fragrance Company Wrap Me in Dreams is a fruity, sweet gourmand that turns creamy, powdery and lightly spicy, and it suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and few choose summer. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and it also wears easily in leisure time. It is classed as unisex, though voters most often call it feminine. Cherry, dried fruits and rum open sweet. The heart brings patchouli, tonka bean and woody notes, which soften the fruit's sugar and add depth. In the base, vanilla, musk and powder leave a creamy, powdery warmth. Japanese tree peony stays in the background of all that sweetness.

Corpi Caldi

7.4

Torre of Tuscany · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Torre of Tuscany Corpi Caldi is a feminine fragrance that sets fruity and floral notes on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, tangerine and mint alongside blackberry, plum, peach, strawberry and cherry. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and cedar sweeten the scent and close it with a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear, with some votes for office and nights out. Feminine is the leading character vote. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Missoni Aria Missoni (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Dark Temptation (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Axe · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Axe Dark Temptation Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand-leaning men's scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters wear it for leisure, evenings and daily use, and pick autumn first, then winter and spring. It reads modern and masculine. It opens fruity and lightly spicy with cherry, pear, coriander and ginger. Red pepper, sage and basil keep the heart spicy, and the base turns warm and sweet with vanilla, chocolate, amber and cream. The overall feel is synthetic, sweet and fruity.

Born Screaming

7.6

Toskovat' · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Toskovat' Born Screaming is a sweet, unusual unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity frame with a synthetic, smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The top notes set plastic, latex, cherry, blackberry and energy drink side by side, so the fruit arrives with an artificial gloss. Into the heart, datura, rose and smoke come forward, and in the base myrrh, patchouli and castoreum settle this sweet, gourmand structure onto a spicy, smoky footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with few choosing summer. It is picked most for nights out and leisure time. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so the scent sits close to both.

7 | Seven

7.0

Valjues · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Valjues 7 | Seven is a unisex fragrance with a floral, fruity and sweet character, softened by powdery and creamy tones that lean slightly feminine. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer far behind. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead, and it also works at the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and modern. It opens with cherry and pink pepper, and cashmere, rose and powdery notes form the heart. In the base, blond tobacco, ambergris, musk and woody notes keep it sweet, creamy and lightly spicy. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc (Eau de Parfum) and The Fragrance Kitchen Son Of A Rose have a close profile.

Venom of Love (Extrait de Parfum)

8.0

Navitus Parfums · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Navitus Parfums Venom of Love Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings and nights out, built on a sweet, gourmand and floral character. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening lead the occasions. Feminine leads the character votes, with modern and masculine votes also present in meaningful numbers. It opens with cherry liqueur and bitter almond; the heart brings Turkish rose absolute, chocolate, Egyptian jasmine absolute and cherry. In the base, vanilla, almond cream and amberwood close it with a creamy, woody sweetness, while fruity and spicy touches stay in the background. Initio Blessed Baraka and Amouage Guidance 46 have a close profile.

Cherry Blossom (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Floris · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Floris Cherry Blossom Eau de Parfum is a fresh, sweet and powdery floral built around cherry blossom, cherry and peony, leaning towards spring and summer days. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for daily, leisure and office settings. It reads as feminine, though some voters also call it modern. The top opens with orange, bergamot and pink pepper for a bright start. The heart of rose, cherry, osmanthus, cherry blossom and peony carries the floral and fruity side. Sandalwood and musk in the base soften it into a powdery warmth. Avon Cherish and Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin Scandal have a close profile.

Ruby

7.5

Kajal · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kajal Ruby is a fruity, sweet and creamy gourmand unisex scent that suits most of the year. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. It reads more feminine than masculine, with a modern feel. It opens with cherry, red berries, almond, coconut and pineapple, a juicy, sweet start. In the heart, powdery notes, cream, ice cream and brown sugar soften it into a creamy gourmand. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, amber, benzoin and musk, warm and sweet. Ūlyka Nota Sugar - L'Addiction and Lattafa Eclaire Banoffi have a close profile.

Moonlight Cherry

8.0

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Cherry is a unisex gourmand that sets cherry and bitter almond against the sweet warmth of rum and vanilla. Bitter almond and rum absolute lead the opening. The heart holds cherry, coffee absolute and sandalwood, so the fruity sweetness rests on a woody base. In the base, tolu balm, musk and vanilla dry it down creamy and lightly spicy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour it for evenings and nights out. Feminine, modern and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to one gender. Bishop Bonne Nuit and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

VII: Queen Anne - Cosmos Flower

8.0

Clive Christian · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Clive Christian VII: Queen Anne - Cosmos Flower is a floral, fruity and sweet fragrance built around cherry, neroli, rose and vanilla, with a clearly feminine character. It opens with cherry, pear and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, neroli, rose, violet and cosmos form a floral garden feel. The base brings vanilla, caramel and cocoa for a gourmand sweetness, and sandalwood and leather give it a woody, slightly leathery, powdery ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Its profile sits close to Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Pierre Cardin Pour Femme.

Nude Bouquet (2021)

7.4

Zara · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Zara Nude Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days, with cherry, peony and vanilla keeping it lightly sweet and soft. It reads as one piece rather than a progression: fruity cherry and the floral freshness of peony come first, while vanilla pulls the sweetness towards a creamy, powdery side. A synthetic edge shows among the accords, but the overall impression is clean, light and soft. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable through the day without crowding a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine and modern. Zara Cashmere Rose and Victoria's Secret Bombshell Intense (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rouge Mystique

7.7

Parfums d'Elmar · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfums d'Elmar Rouge Mystique is a fruity, sweet gourmand unisex scent with a powdery, creamy feel. It opens with almond milk, orange blossom and Nigerian ginger. In the heart, cherry, heliotrope and praliné add a fruity, powdery sweetness, and the base of tonka bean, Bourbon vanilla and Australian sandalwood dries down warm and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Though unisex, it reads more feminine to most voters.

Glühwein

7.2

Pineward · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pineward Glühwein is a unisex scent that sets a fruity, sweet gourmand character over a resinous, woody and smoky base, and it suits cold-season evenings. Cherry, cranberry and raspberry build the fruity side, while chocolate pushes the sweetness in a gourmand direction. Fir balsam, frankincense and tolu balm add resinous depth, and oakmoss strengthens the woody, smoky feel. Rose, champaca and davana soften the dense mix. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and leisure wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. Kilian Old Fashioned and Aedes de Venustas Café Tabac have a close profile.

Maderas de Oriente Oscuro

7.9

PK Perfumes · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

PK Perfumes Maderas de Oriente Oscuro is a sweet, smoky and woody unisex fragrance, where caramel and honey sit against earthy, tobacco-tinged resin. The notes read as one whole: cherry, caramel, honey and brown sugar build the sweetness, while sandalwood, gaiac wood, patchouli and oud give a woody, earthy, smoky base. Clove and aniseed add spice, amber brings resinous warmth, and a leathery edge stays in the background. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Voters most often call it masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Slumberhouse Jeke (2008) and Farmacia SS. Annunziata Tabacco d'Autore have a close profile.

Berry Blast (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Pink Sugar · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Pink Sugar Berry Blast Eau de Toilette is a fruity, sweet scent with a creamy gourmand side, reading as a young, easygoing feminine perfume. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters place it in spring and fall, for leisure and daily wear, with some picking it for a night out. Half of the voters call it feminine, and many also find it modern. It opens with bergamot and orange beside blueberry and blackberry for a bright fruit layer. The heart leans on cherry, woodland strawberry and cotton candy, with lily of the valley softening the sugar. In the base, vanilla, caramel and tonka bean make it creamy and sweet, while cedarwood and musk give it a quiet footing. Pink Sugar Pink Sugar (Eau de Toilette) and Gale Hayman Delicious Cotton Candy share a close profile.

Tubéreuse 2 Virginale

6.9

Histoires de Parfums · 2010

Floral · Green · Fruity

Histoires de Parfums Tubéreuse 2 Virginale is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days and evenings out. Tuberose appears in the top, the heart and the base, with cherry and mandarin orange adding a fruity brightness at the start. In the heart, frangipani, jasmine and tiaré widen the floral picture. The base of vanilla and patchouli sweetens it and settles into a woody, powdery ground, softened by blond woods. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and night out, evening and leisure are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Attri Sham and Kenzo Jeu d'Amour L'Élixir have a close profile.

L'Acquarossa Elixir

7.5

Fendi · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Fendi L'Acquarossa Elixir is a sweet, floral and fruity women's fragrance built around cherry, tuberose and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with cherry. In the heart, tuberose and West Indian lantana form a floral core. The base of vanilla and woody notes carries the scent into a creamy, powdery sweetness, with gourmand and oriental accords supporting the soft finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, with daily and business wear also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Misteriosa and Zara Cashmere Rose have a close profile.

Aya

5.6

Anfas · 2025

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Anfas Aya is a unisex scent that sets pomegranate, bitter orange and cherry over rose, cedar, musk, amber and chocolate. Aya's longevity is rated good, and its sillage is rated good too. It sits in the middle ground and reads comfortably on both men and women. It opens with sparkling notes, pomegranate and bitter orange, giving a bright fruity and green start. Cherry and rose soften it with sweetness in the heart. As it dries, cedar, musk, amber and chocolate build a woody, spicy and earthy base, with a faintly synthetic edge.

Play Red

7.1

Comme des Garçons · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Comme des Garçons Play Red is a fresh, fruity and spicy unisex scent built around red mandarin orange, pink pepper and cherry. It opens with red mandarin orange and pink pepper, a bright citrus-and-spice start, with safraleine adding a dry, synthetic edge. In the heart, cherry sweetness meets cinnamon and geranium, and the scent turns floral and fruity. Osmanthus, myrrh and tolu balm settle into a soft, sweet base. Voters rate longevity and sillage as moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Masakï Matsushïma Art Mosaic and Maison Margiela On a Date have a close profile.