The Perfume Library

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.

Moonlight

8.4

Pana Dora · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Pana Dora Moonlight is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy, spicy and woody feel, leaning towards winter and nights out. It opens with plum and mandarin orange for a fruity brightness. The heart brings peach, chocolate and clove leaf, where the sweetness deepens and a little spice comes in. The base builds a creamy warmth from honey, vanilla and white chocolate, while amber, cedarwood, tobacco and musk set it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly level, so it reads as unisex.

Sand Desert at Sunset

8.0

Zara · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Zara Sand Desert at Sunset is a warm, sweet men's fragrance built around cinnamon, tonka bean and chocolate. The scent stays sweet and gourmand from start to finish. Cinnamon and orange add a spicy warmth, while tonka bean and chocolate turn it creamy. Cedarwood and frankincense lay a woody base underneath, and iris softens the richness a little. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It is labelled masculine, yet a good share of voters read it as feminine, so it doesn't sit neatly on one side. Zara Nocturnal Life and Armaf Radical Brown have a close profile.

Choco Musk / شوكو مسك (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Al Rehab

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Al Rehab Choco Musk / شوكو مسك Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days, leisure time and evenings best. The scent is gourmand from start to finish: chocolate and vanilla lead, musk softens that sweetness and settles it onto a powdery base, while white blossoms stay in the background. The synthetic and oriental accents give it a warm, dense feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend winter and fall, and summer is rarely chosen. Leisure and evening wear dominate, and it reads more feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Victoria's Secret Vanilla Lace and El Nabil Musc Halima have a close profile.

Gourmand Coquin

8.4

Guerlain · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Gourmand Coquin is a floral gourmand for women, sweet and spicy with a light smoky edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with black pepper for spice, then rose and smoked tea form a powdery, smoky floral heart. In the base, rum and chocolate turn it creamy and sweet. Guerlain Fève Gourmande and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique

8.5

Guerlain · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique is a women's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, with a gourmand character built on vanilla and chocolate; it has been discontinued. It opens on Mexican vanilla and moves into caramel and chocolate at the heart. The base holds frankincense, tonka bean, iris and opoponax. A powdery, resinous and slightly smoky depth sits under the sweet, gourmand core, while citrus and spice stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out. Most find it feminine, and some read it as classic. Erik Kormann November and Memo Paris Manoa have a close profile.

Invite Only Amber | 23

7.3

Kayali · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kayali Invite Only Amber | 23 is a sweet, spicy and feminine fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the leading occasions. It reads feminine to most, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It opens gourmand, with roasted hazelnut, chocolate, black cherry and Provençal honey, while cinnamon and tobacco leaf add spice. Damask rose and Rosa centifolia absolute sit in the heart. It settles into a resinous, smoky, creamy base of amber, patchouli, Bourbon vanilla and oud. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 have a close profile.

Tabac Rose

7.6

bdk Parfums · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

bdk Parfums Tabac Rose is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, setting a sweet, floral heart against a smoky edge. It opens with plum, Turkish rose absolute, chocolate and Madagascan cinnamon, so the fruity, gourmand side comes forward at once. At the heart, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang form a full floral body, with iris adding a powdery softness. The base of vanilla, labdanum and Balkans tobacco absolute turns sweet, while patchouli gives it a woody, smoky floor. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and see it mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine in the votes, though a fair share call it masculine. Fort & Manlé Charlatan and Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol have a close profile.

Resala

8.4

Arabian Oud

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Arabian Oud Resala is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a solid share reads it as feminine. Saffron opens, then rose and vanilla build a soft, creamy sweetness in the heart. In the base, oud and chocolate settle it into a woody, gourmand, oriental feel. Taif Al-Emarat Violet Oud and Zyara Oud Fondue have a close profile.

Armani Privé - Iris Céladon

7.9

Giorgio Armani · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Iris Céladon is a unisex floral and sweet scent with powdery, spicy and slightly gourmand touches, leaning towards fall and spring. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and evening, night out and leisure lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with cardamom, iris, aldehydes and bergamot, and the heart holds orris concrete, maté absolute and chocolate. Iris and orris give a powdery floral feel, while chocolate pulls it towards something creamy and sweet. The base of musk, ambrette and patchouli leaves an earthy, woody warmth.

Vétiver oriental

7.9

Serge Lutens · 2004

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Serge Lutens Vétiver oriental is a unisex scent that softens the green, earthy side of vetiver with the sweet, resinous warmth of amber, labdanum and chocolate. Vetiver and gaiac wood build a woody frame, deepened by sandalwood and underwood. Plant juice and moss add a damp, green note, while iris and musk bring a powdery softness. Spicy, oriental tones blend with the sweetness of chocolate and amber. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Penhaligon's Marylebone Wood and Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 have a close profile.

Le Baiser du Dragon (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Cartier · 2003

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Eau de Parfum is a women's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, setting sweet, gourmand tones against a floral body. Most voters pick it for fall and winter, and it is worn most often in the evening and on nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; most voters find it feminine, while some call it classic. It opens with amaretto, almond, gardenia and neroli. The heart brings jasmine, iris and rose, softened by musk and cedar. The base of caramel, chocolate, benzoin and amber leaves a sweet, resinous, woody trail. Spicy, powdery and smoky accords add depth.

1969

7.2

Histoires de Parfums · 2006

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Histoires de Parfums 1969 is a sweet unisex scent where peach, coffee and chocolate meet a floral, spicy heart. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick it for fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with peach and fruits, a sweet fruity start. The heart of rose, white blossoms, clove and cardamom balances floral and spicy tones. In the base, coffee and chocolate bring the gourmand side, while patchouli and white musk soften it into a smooth finish.

Onyx

8.3

Aaron Terence Hughes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx is a sweet, woody unisex scent that pairs rose absolute, plum, chocolate and vanilla absolute with Thai oud and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It doesn't read clearly masculine or feminine, as votes split between the two. It opens on rose absolute, then plum, chocolate and vanilla absolute make the heart fruity and sweet. The base of Thai oud, patchouli, sandalwood, ambergris and musk adds a woody, spicy depth. Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Extreme and Memo Paris Odéon have a close profile.

Green Butterfly

8.0

Byron Parfums · 2022

Floral · Green · Sweet

Byron Parfums Green Butterfly is a powdery, creamy unisex scent that sets orris, jasmine and vanilla in a green floral frame. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a close, steady trail rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. It opens with orris absolute, citrus fruits and orange blossom softened by chocolate. The heart brings jasmine, suede and vanilla forward, with aldehydes and white musk keeping it clean and powdery. Sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver settle the gourmand sweetness onto a woody base. Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie and Amouage Lilac Love have a close profile.

True Story

6.3

Glamfume · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Glamfume True Story is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and ginger and settles into a sweet vanilla and chocolate base. The opening is dominated by citrus: mandarin orange, bergamot, grapefruit and ginger. In the heart, apple, jasmine and rose come forward, with ylang-ylang and violet softening the floral side. The base leaves a gourmand sweetness of vanilla, amber and chocolate, with a spicy and slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Her and Maison Berliner Pomme Tonka have a close profile.

Wicked Good

8.0

Gallagher Fragrances · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Gallagher Fragrances Wicked Good is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on tonka bean absolute, Bourbon vanilla absolute and chocolate. Most voters place Wicked Good in autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Votes on character are split closely between feminine and masculine, so it doesn't sit firmly on either side. The notes read as one whole: vanilla and tonka carry the sweetness while chocolate pushes it towards a dense, gourmand feel. Spicy and woody accents keep the sweetness in check, and the powdery, creamy side softens the whole. bdk Parfums Velvet Tonka and Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré have a close profile.

Uomo (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Gisada · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Gisada Uomo Eau de Toilette is an oriental, woody men's fragrance that sets fresh Italian lemon against sweet dried apricot; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian lemon, dried apricot and davana, then moves through labdanum, cedarwood, rose and wisteria into a floral, woody heart. The base of ambergris, suede, oud, chocolate and amber turns warm and sweet, while the fresh, fruity and spicy accords stay in play throughout. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it suits leisure time, evenings and nights out. Most see it as masculine, though some find it classic or modern. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand 1 and Only and Scentologia Syn.ergy.

Candy Night (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Prada · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Prada Candy Night Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand scent made for women, and it suits evenings and cooler seasons best. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange, neroli and iris, fresh and lightly powdery. In the heart, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten it, and in the base chocolate and patchouli make it creamy, woody and a little spicy. Valentino Valentino Uomo Intense and Zara Sand Desert at Sunset Intense have a close profile.

Onyx Extreme

9.0

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Extreme is a sweet, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as very strong, and most pick fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. The largest share of voters reads it as masculine, though it stays open to anyone. It opens with rose absolute, while ylang-ylang, plum, raspberry, chocolate and vanilla absolute form a sweet, fruity heart. The base of musk, amber, sandalwood, oakmoss, Thai oud and ambergris carries it into a woody, oriental warmth. Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx and Memo Paris Odéon have a close profile.

Forbidden

8.4

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aaron Terence Hughes Forbidden is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Brazilian orange and bergamot open it fresh, then rum, lokum, cherry cake and chocolate carry the heart into dense sweetness. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean keep it creamy, while patchouli and Thai oud add a woody weight. The accords read fruity, spicy and oriental. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it doesn't lean clearly either way. It has been discontinued.

Dolce Passione

7.7

Pantheon · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Pantheon Dolce Passione is a sweet, creamy unisex gourmand that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. More voters call it feminine, but a good share see it as masculine, so it works on either. It opens with honey and chocolate. The heart brings plum, cherry, cocoa and strawberry, giving a fruity sweetness. The base settles into vanilla, tonka bean, truffle and white musk on a creamy ground, with a synthetic edge among its accords. Imperial Fragrance Design 1st Impression for Men and Rudy Profumi Italian Fruits - Cocoa Strawberry have a close profile.

04 Musc Maori

6.7

Pierre Guillaume · 2004

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Pierre Guillaume 04 Musc Maori is a sweet, creamy unisex scent built around cocoa, vanilla and white musk. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it can pass as unisex. Chocolate, milk, cocoa and tonka bean give it a gourmand warmth, sweetened further by vanilla and amber. White musk and powder set a soft, powdery base, while bergamot adds a light freshness. The overall feel is creamy, spicy and woody.

02 Cozé

7.3

Pierre Guillaume · 2002

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Pierre Guillaume 02 Cozé is a sweet, spicy gourmand built around blond tobacco, coffee and chocolate, suited to evenings and cooler weather. It reads as one dense, warm whole: tobacco, coffee and chocolate set up a rich sweetness that Bourbon vanilla softens. Pepper and chili add spice, while patchouli and ebony give an earthy, woody, smoky base. The Indian hemp stays in the background of this mix. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate, and most pick fall and winter. It is worn mostly for evenings, leisure and nights out. Most voters call it masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Mugler A*Men Pure Wood and Frapin Caravelle Épicée have a close profile.