The Perfume Library

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.

Addicted+

9.1

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Addicted+ is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around cognac, cinnamon, honey and chocolate, suited to evenings in the colder months. Most voters pick winter and fall, with night out and evening the leading occasions. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. It leans masculine and modern in character, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. It opens on cognac, then cinnamon, apple and honey carry it into a spicy, fruity sweetness. The base settles into creamy, dense chocolate, vanilla and tonka bean, with sandalwood softening the sugar. Aaron Terence Hughes Addicted and French Avenue Royal Blend have a close profile.

Jailia

7.3

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2005

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Profumi di Pantelleria Jailia is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters find it feminine, and summer is the least chosen season. It opens with the juicy citrus of mandarin orange, pineapple and bergamot. Honey, peach and red fruits then soften and sweeten the heart. In the base, chocolate and vanilla dominate, while ambergris and patchouli add a powdery, earthy depth.

Creme of Clouds

7.9

Fragrance World · 2025

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Fragrance World Creme of Clouds is a sweet, creamy feminine scent that suits autumn and winter days. It opens with vanilla and chocolate. In the heart, milk and creamy notes soften the scent, while musk sits in the base and leaves a powdery warmth. It reads sweet, gourmand and slightly synthetic. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn for leisure, evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Its profile is close to Al Rehab Choco Musk and Lattafa Eclaire.

November

7.8

Erik Kormann · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Erik Kormann November is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that deepens into spice, resin and wood. It opens with iris, rosewood and cardamom, with frankincense adding a resinous edge. In the heart, cedarwood, fir balsam and heliotrope build a woody, powdery base. Benzoin, chocolate and tonka bean sweeten the dry-down, frankincense keeps the resin present, and a smoky note stays in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes are almost equal, so it suits both. Guerlain Bois d'Arménie and Andrée Putman Tan d'Epices have a close profile.

Brownie Pop

7.1

Maison Mataha · 2024

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Mataha Brownie Pop is a sweet, creamy gourmand that opens on chocolate cake and brown sugar, and it suits evenings in fall and winter best. The top is chocolate cake and brown sugar. The heart brings popcorn, hazelnut, biscuit and chocolate, so it smells much like a fresh-baked dessert at this stage. The base settles into sandalwood and vanilla, leaving a powdery, creamy softness. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. It leans feminine in the votes, though it is positioned as unisex. Theodoros Kalotinis Velvet Chocolate and Claudio Zucca Vanilla Pancake have a close profile.

Forlorn Embers & Black Reigns

8.3

Toskovat' · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Toskovat' Forlorn Embers & Black Reigns is a sweet, smoky gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; it reads mostly masculine, though it stays unisex. It opens with mace, bourbon whiskey, marshmallow and chocolate, a sweet, spicy gourmand layer. In the heart, ash, truffle and pine tree cone add a smoky backdrop. The base of oak, mahogany and leatherwood leaves a woody, resinous warmth. Filippo Sorcinelli Notre Dame Notte di Natale and Pineward Glühwein have a close profile.

River of Love

7.5

La Rive · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive River of Love is a sweet, fruity floral with a clear gourmand side, feminine in character and suited to evenings in the cooler months. Pineapple, mandarin orange, cotton candy and bergamot open on a juicy, sugary note. In the heart, rose, jasmine, honey and peach carry the floral sweetness on, with a touch of nutmeg spice. The base of vanilla, chocolate, caramel and tonka bean settles into a creamy, powdery gourmand finish. Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night out and evening the leading occasions, and leisure and daily wear close behind. Most see it as feminine. Mugler Angel (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Sweet Hope have a close profile.

Vintage Collection - Tropicana

6.1

Lorenzo Villoresi · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lorenzo Villoresi Vintage Collection - Tropicana is a fruity, fresh and sweet unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. More than half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with tropical fruits, pineapple and peach, with magnolia and osmanthus adding a soft floral touch. The heart brings jasmine and rose together with coconut, melon and passion fruit, while milk rounds off the fruity sweetness. The base settles into a gourmand warmth of vanilla, chocolate and powdery notes, finished with musk and tuberose.

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.

Blue Star

6.9

Miro

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Miro Blue Star is a sweet, floral women's fragrance built around chocolate, bergamot and vanilla. It opens with chocolate, bergamot, mandarin orange and blackcurrant, where the citrus keeps the gourmand sweetness from feeling heavy. Passion fruit sits in the heart, and vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood settle underneath, giving it a woody, powdery, slightly earthy base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Voters mostly find its character feminine. Les Senteurs Gourmandes Vanille Chocolat and Ricarda M. Touch of Angels have a close profile.

Fatale

6.9

Agent Provocateur · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Agent Provocateur Fatale is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick fall, with winter and spring close behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure and daily wear are also named. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens bright and fruity with blackcurrant, mango and Madagascan pink pepper. In the heart, patchouli, gardenia and orris absolute build a powdery floral texture. The base turns gourmand and sweet with Spanish labdanum, chocolate, musk and vanilla orchid. Elizabeth Grant Graceful Angel and essence Kiss have a close profile.

Kham-Sin

6.5

Salle Privée · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Salle Privée Kham-Sin is a men's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a sweet, spicy and resinous side, and it suits autumn and spring days best. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer further back. It is chosen mainly for leisure and nights out, and voters read it as masculine first, with some calling it modern or classic. Mandarin orange and petitgrain give it a bright citrus feel, while peppermint and thyme cool it down and add a spicy edge. Tonka bean, chocolate and violet soften the sweetness, and amber, labdanum and patchouli bring a resinous, woody weight. The overall impression is fresh yet leaning sweet, with a noticeably synthetic tone.

Violet Delirium

7.4

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aaron Terence Hughes Violet Delirium is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, with sweet, spiced florals hardened by oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Saffron opens with a spicy start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, rose absolute and chocolate build a floral, sweet creaminess. The base of Burmese and Thai oud, musk, ambergris, soil and animalic notes adds a leathery, woody, powdery weight.

L'Essence de la Terre

7.0

Jardin Bohème · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Jardin Bohème L'Essence de la Terre is a women's fragrance for fall and winter, setting a floral and gourmand sweetness against an earthy base. Freesia, rose and violet form a floral frame, while honey, vanilla and chocolate pull it towards a sweet, gourmand side. Patchouli and vetiver add a woody, earthy weight, and bergamot lightens that density a little. A spicy, oriental tone sits quietly in the background. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer rarely comes up. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine.

Two Senses Combined in One

7.7

Dear Diary · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dear Diary Two Senses Combined in One is a gourmand-leaning unisex scent in which honey, vanilla and chocolate sweetness is deepened by amber and patchouli. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best, with leisure wear close behind. More voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex. Bergamot gives a light, fresh opening. The heart of heliotrope, honey and dried fruits turns sweet and creamy. The base of amber, patchouli, vanilla, chocolate and benzoin leaves a resinous, earthy warmth. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor à la Folie and Avapari Le Pardon have a close profile.

Chocolovers

6.9

Aquolina · 2006

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Aquolina Chocolovers is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance for autumn and winter days, with chocolate and vanilla softened by citrus; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it leans towards leisure time and evenings. Most find it feminine, though a fair share call it modern. The scent rests on the sweetness of chocolate, vanilla and hazelnut. Lemon, bergamot and orange lift that sweetness with a citrus freshness, while coriander adds a light spice. Lily of the valley and musk form a soft, powdery base. Fruity and synthetic tones also run through the accords.

Quantum Molécule

7.2

Zarkoperfume · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zarkoperfume Quantum Molécule is a fresh, floral and woody unisex scent led by citrus and fruit, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with a bright, juicy fruit note built from pineapple, apple, blackcurrant and mandarin orange. In the heart, jasmine and Turkish rose absolute add a soft floral touch, while patchouli and white woods bring a woody depth. The base of vanilla, chocolate and white musk sweetens and smooths it. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the settings it leans towards. Voters split between feminine and masculine, so it sits between the two. Hoermanseder Berlin Mornings and Vera Wang Look have a close profile.

Cacao in the Sun

7.7

Maison Tahité · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Tahité Cacao in the Sun is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, pairing citrus and fruit brightness with chocolate and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters see it mostly for leisure and daily wear, with some placing it at the office too. Most call its character feminine, though a good share find it modern. Blackcurrant, lemon and raspberry open with a bright fruity freshness. Iris, orange blossom and chocolate bring a powdery, creamy sweetness, and vanilla, musk and sandalwood close it softly on a woody base. Dame Perfumery Scottsdale New Musk (Eau de Toilette) and Guerlain Insolence Crazy Touch have a close profile.

Biscuit / Bisquit

7.3

Arte Profumi · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Arte Profumi Biscuit / Bisquit is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on chocolate and coffee, suited to the evenings of colder months. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure, evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean slightly feminine, but a sizeable share call it masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Ganache, cocoa and chocolate set a sweet, heavy base; coffee turns that sweetness a little bitter, and bitter orange adds a soft sharpness. Vanilla and brandy keep it creamy and warm, while the spicy and powdery accords stay in the background. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and Theodoros Kalotinis Tiramisu have a close profile.

Opulence of Dubai

8.8

Swiss Arabian · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Swiss Arabian Opulence of Dubai is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent where chocolate, coffee and Bourbon vanilla meet spice and resin. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. Votes on character tilt a little towards masculine, though it reads as unisex overall. It opens bright and spicy with Italian bergamot, Nigerian ginger and elemi resin. The heart brings chocolate, Damask rose, pink pepper and cardamom, and the scent turns sweeter here. The dry-down settles on a woody, creamy, slightly smoky base of coffee, frankincense, amber and Bourbon vanilla. Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif and Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 have a close profile.

Xllence - Talc Gourmand (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Farmacia SS. Annunziata · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Farmacia SS. Annunziata Xllence - Talc Gourmand Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and powdery feminine scent led by talcum, honey and caramel. The top is talcum, honey and caramel; in the heart, vanilla blossom, heliotrope and chocolate soften that powdery sweetness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean dries down warm, sweet and slightly spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It mostly reads as feminine. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Talc Gourmand (Parfum) and Maison Asrar Vanilla Aura have a close profile.

Big Pony Collection - 2

5.5

Ralph Lauren · 2010

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dulce Diablo

8.2

Narcotica · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Narcotica Dulce Diablo is a unisex gourmand-fruity scent built around cognac, rum absolute and cocoa, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. It opens with cognac, rum absolute and apricot giving a sweet warmth, with chocolate deepening it. In the heart, honey, cocoa and dried apricot dominate, while sugar cane pushes the sweetness further. The base of Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood and tonka bean absolute settles it into something creamy and soft. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with night-out and evening wear leading and leisure close behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.