The Perfume Library

Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely

8.3

Giorgio Armani · 2018

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely is a sweet, spicy and masculine scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. The top opens with chestnut and pink pepper: the chestnut brings sweetness, the pepper adds spice. In the heart, sage and lavender give a light aromatic freshness. The base is dominated by amberwood and vanilla, settling into a gourmand, creamy and woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and evening and night out are the occasions it leans towards. Most people read it as masculine. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum have a close profile.

By the Fireplace

7.9

Maison Margiela · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Margiela By the Fireplace is a sweet, smoky unisex scent that suits evenings in the colder months. It opens with clove and pink pepper for a spicy warmth, softened by orange blossom absolute. The heart of chestnut, gaiac wood and cade juniper turns woody and smoky, and the base of Peru balsam, cashmeran and vanilla settles into a sweet, resinous, gourmand warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though many voters see it as feminine. Boulangerie Crème Caramel and Emir Camp Fire have a close profile.

Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée

8.3

Givenchy · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Givenchy Gentleman Givenchy Réserve Privée is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that opens with Scotch whisky absolute and Italian bergamot, softened by iris and benzoin. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it masculine and classic. The top pairs whisky with bergamot for a sweet, spicy warmth. In the heart, Siam benzoin, chestnut and iris turn it powdery and creamy. Patchouli, vetiver and Virginia cedar build a woody base. Dior Dior Homme Intense and Lattafa Khamrah have a close profile.

This Is Her!

7.6

Zadig & Voltaire · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, floral character against a sweet, lightly gourmand warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most lean towards autumn and winter, though spring suits it too. It sits closest to daily and leisure wear, with room for the office as well. Most voters call it feminine and modern. Jasmine sambac, sandalwood, chestnut, pink pepper and vanilla form its core. The fresh, floral side comes through the jasmine, while pink pepper adds a light spice. Vanilla and chestnut give a creamy, gourmand sweetness, and sandalwood steadies it on a woody, powdery base.

Aqua de Dora

8.3

Pana Dora · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Pana Dora Aqua de Dora is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic fragrance for men, with a fruity, sweet side that suits spring and summer days and daytime wear. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, and winter is rarely chosen. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it modern. It opens bright with grapefruit, lemon zest and ambroxan. Toward the heart, chestnut and fig soften it and add sweetness. Pine resin, sandalwood and cashmeran leave a woody base underneath.

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.

Soie Malaquais

8.1

Dries Van Noten · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, fruity core against sweet, gourmand and creamy tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. On character, feminine leads the votes, with modern second. It opens with blackcurrant and bergamot, a fruity start. At the heart, silk and Rosa centifolia bring a soft floral turn. The base of vanilla, chestnut and cocoa sweetens it and dries down creamy and gourmand. Burberry Goddess (Eau de Parfum) and Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss have a close profile.

Heroic Man

7.6

La Rive

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Heroic Man is a fruity, sweet and gourmand men's fragrance, with spicy and woody touches on top of its warm oriental base. It opens with mint, cardamom, pink pepper and violet leaf, a cool, spicy start. In the heart, lavender and sage meet cinnamon, while melon and pineapple push the scent towards fruity sweetness. The base of cedarwood, amberwood, vanilla and chestnut leaves a warm, soft woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine. Kappa Black and Swiss Arabian Primal Code have a close profile.

I Love New York for All

7.2

Bond No. 9 · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for All is a unisex scent built around coffee bean, cocoa and chestnut, with a floral, gourmand character kept in check by spice; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, bergamot and lily of the valley, then moves into a sweet, gourmand heart of coffee bean, cocoa and chestnut. The base of patchouli, rum, vanilla, leather and sandalwood adds a woody, leathery, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly level, so it reads as genuinely in between. Bond No. 9 New Bond St. and Serge Lutens Santal majuscule have a close profile.

Impact Intense

7.9

Tommy Hilfiger · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Tommy Hilfiger Impact Intense suits the cooler part of the year: a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening with a spicy, woody body, leaning towards autumn and winter. Voters favour autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Evening and night out get the most votes, though it is also worn for leisure and the office. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Bergamot and red apple give a bright, fruity start, sharpened slightly by elemi resin. In the heart, chestnut and cardamom add a sweet, spicy warmth, which amber and labdanum carry into a soft, resinous feel. Sandalwood and the cedars lay a woody, faintly smoky base underneath. Xerjoff Zefiro and Costume National Homme have a close profile.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Powerfully

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Powerfully is a gourmand men's fragrance that sets a sweet, fruity opening of mandarin orange and cherry over diva lavender and spices, drying down to chestnut, amberwood and vanilla. Mandarin orange and cherry give a bright, sugary fruit note at first. In the heart, diva lavender and spices add a sharper edge to that sweetness. The base of chestnut, amberwood and vanilla settles into a creamy, woody, soft gourmand tone. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out; it also works for leisure, while the office is a less common choice. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger with You Intensely and Pana Dora Moonlight have a close profile.

Méchant Loup

7.2

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1997

Fresh · Green · Sweet

L'Artisan Parfumeur Méchant Loup is a masculine scent that opens fresh and green, then settles into something sweet, gourmand and woody; it leans towards autumn and relaxed hours. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring following and summer trailing. Leisure, evening and daily wear come first. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Pepper and liquorice lead. Hazelnut, chestnut and hazelnut wood soften the heart into a sweet, nutty warmth. The base of myrrh, tonka bean, cedarwood, gaiac wood and honey dries down resinous and earthy.

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Tobacco

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani - Stronger With You Tobacco is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance with a gourmand, woody and smoky character, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, very few summer, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. It reads mainly masculine and modern. It opens with sage, cardamom and black pepper in a spicy start. In the heart, tobacco absolute, chestnut and cinnamon leaf bring warmth and smoke. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and amber add sweetness, while elemi resin gives a resinous depth. Histoires de Parfums Irrévérent and Birkholz Berlin Fever have a close profile.

Black

7.7

Kappa · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kappa Black is a men's fragrance that opens with mint, coriander and pink pepper and settles into vanilla and cedarwood, with a fruity, sweet body. The top is fresh, with mint, coriander, violet and pink pepper. In the heart, melon and pineapple bring the fruit forward, while lavender, sage and cinnamon give it a spicy frame. The base of cedarwood, amberwood and vanilla sweetens the scent and gathers it on a woody footing, and the synthetic and gourmand accords colour the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and modern. La Rive Heroic Man and Armaf Odyssey Homme White Edition have a close profile.

Contralto

8.2

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Contralto is a fresh, floral and spicy women's perfume that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daytime, leisure and work, while evening and night out come second. Most voters call its character feminine, and some find it modern. Clove, pink pepper and orange blossom open it with a citrusy, spicy lift. Gaiac wood, juniper and chestnut form a woody heart, and Peru balsam, cashmeran and vanilla sweeten the base into a creamy warmth.

Adonis Awakens

7.9

Argos · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Argos Adonis Awakens is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and settles into a floral, fruity and sweet body, with spice and wood keeping it in balance. The top notes are grapefruit, bergamot and pink pepper, giving a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, vanilla, raspberry and jasmine sambac lead, rounded by Bulgarian rose and chestnut. It dries down to a woody base of cashmere wood, Mysore sandalwood and rose absolute. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick spring and fall, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure. Its character splits between masculine and feminine, so it reads as truly unisex. The Dua Brand The Rise of Adonis and Marni Marni Rose have a close profile.

This Is Really Her!

7.0

Zadig & Voltaire · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Zadig & Voltaire This Is Really Her! is a feminine, floral and sweet gourmand scent, with spice and wood keeping the sweetness in check. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Voters mostly call it feminine and modern. It opens with basil and pink pepper, and the heart holds metallic notes, rose and chestnut. In the base, vanilla, honey and labdanum add a creamy sweetness, while patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody footing. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and Mancera Instant Crush have a close profile.

Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea

7.9

Bottega Veneta · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IV: Azalea is a sweet, powdery floral built from azalea, chestnut and vanilla absolute, made for women and now discontinued. The scent is fresh and floral, with azalea's lightness softened by the gourmand sweetness of chestnut and vanilla absolute. A creamy, powdery texture comes forward, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters also read it as feminine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! and Le Couvent Tinharé have a close profile.

Bianco Laos

7.7

Giardino Benessere · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Giardino Benessere Bianco Laos is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with a creamy gourmand side set against a smoky, woody base. It opens with chestnut, pink pepper, iris and carnation. In the heart, labdanum, coca leaf, Madagascan vanilla blossom, Argentinian maté and cashmere add a soft, creamy sweetness. The base of birch, ambergris, Laotian oud and Peru balsam leaves a resinous, smoky trail. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Voters read it as slightly more masculine, though it stays unisex. Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Miller Harris Soufflot have a close profile.

Madeleine

7.2

Masque · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Masque Madeleine is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around tuberose absolute, tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It lasts well and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Most read it as feminine, with a modern side too. It opens with cumin, chestnut and cream, spicy and creamy. The heart pairs tuberose absolute with Egyptian geranium and cypress for a floral, woody frame. The base of tonka bean absolute, musk and vanilla dries down gourmand and sweet. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity (Gold) and Zielinski & Rozen Black Vanilla have a close profile.

Manifesto

7.5

Isabella Rossellini · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Isabella Rossellini Manifesto is a fresh, green women's fragrance built around blackcurrant leaf, mandarin orange and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant leaf, mandarin orange, basil and white pepper, a citrusy, green start with a light spiciness. In the heart, jasmine, rose and sweet pea bring a soft floral quality. Sandalwood and chestnut gather it onto a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading. Most voters find it feminine. Luciano Soprani 2 and Mark Buxton Perfumes Sounds & Visions have a close profile.

Jabal Tamya / خلطة العربية - جبل طميه

8.9

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Arabian Oud Jabal Tamya / خلطة العربية - جبل طميه is a unisex scent where jasmine and pink pepper open onto vanilla and sandalwood. The top pairs jasmine, pink pepper and balsamic notes in a fresh, floral and spicy start. At the heart, vanilla, chestnut and cream take over, turning the scent sweet and creamy. Cashmere wood and sandalwood form a woody, oriental base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though votes are spread fairly evenly across all four seasons. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and daily wear is not out of reach. Masculine and modern votes are level, with a solid share for feminine too.

Secrets of Love - Gourmet

6.4

M. Micallef · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

M. Micallef Secrets of Love - Gourmet is a sweet, spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings, leisure time and nights out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes split evenly, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with oud, vanilla and labdanum, a sweet and resinous start. The heart holds raspberry and frankincense, and the base settles on violet, chestnut and leather. The gourmand and woody sides leave a smoky, leathery dry-down. Pink Sugar Black Sugar and Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud have a close profile.

Bread in Chestnut

7.7

Scents of Wood · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Scents of Wood Bread in Chestnut is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex fragrance led by chestnut, cardamom and patchouli. Chestnut and cardamom come forward, while patchouli and New Caledonian sandalwood build a woody base, with frankincense and Siam benzoin adding resinous warmth. Tonka bean absolute carries it into a creamy sweetness, and Tunisian rosemary and French bran absolute give it a spicy, faintly smoky depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two.