The Perfume Library

Things We Never Shared

7.3

Toskovat' · 2022

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Toskovat' Things We Never Shared is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs mulled wine, mandarin orange and panettone with cocoa and toffee; it has been discontinued. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and more than half of those who voted rate each one high, though the number of votes is small, so this should be read with care. Its sweet, spicy build reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits those who want a dense, dry warmth. It opens with mulled wine, mandarin orange, hyacinth and advocaat. Plum jam, candied orange, panettone and chocolate cake take over in the middle, with honey and almond softening the bakery feel. The base leaves cocoa, toffee, myrrh and pipe tobacco in a resinous, leathery warmth.

Tiramisu Speculoos

7.6

Ministry of Gourmand · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ministry of Gourmand Tiramisu Speculoos is a sweet, creamy and spicy gourmand with a unisex character, warm and soft like a dessert at the end of a meal. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it neither disappears on the skin nor fills a room. With little season or occasion information to go on, it reads as an everyday choice for anyone who likes a soft sweetness. It opens with cinnamon and coffee, bringing spice and a slightly bitter warmth. Towards the heart, cocoa, vanilla and creamy notes take over and the scent turns sweeter and softer. Musk in the base settles that creaminess into a clean layer close to the skin. Theodoros Kalotinis Coffee Addict and Chris Collins Sweet Taboo have a close profile.

Tea at BG

8.3

Roja Parfums · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Roja Parfums Tea at BG is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent built around citrus and tea, settling into a sweet, spiced warmth. It opens bright with grapefruit, bergamot and basil. The heart is led by tea, violet, rose and blackcurrant, with fig and hay adding a fruity, green depth. In the base, vanilla, amber, saffron and black pepper soften the scent and leave a creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good by voters, who score them high. As a unisex scent it reads comfortably on anyone. Omanluxury Wanderlust and The Dua Brand Classic English Tea have a close profile.

Chocolate Oud | 11

7.9

Kayali · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kayali Chocolate Oud | 11 is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets cocoa and chocolate over oud and sandalwood. It opens with maté, candied apple and spiced rum, a fruity sweetness with a boozy edge. In the heart, cinnamon, frankincense, jasmine and orris root add spice and a powdery texture. The base is led by cocoa, chocolate, praliné and vanilla, while oud and sandalwood keep that sweetness on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with daily wear a distant third. On character, feminine votes lead, with modern and masculine close behind. Its profile is close to The Scent Library (UAE) Sugar Rush and The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir.

Shade of Chocolate

6.9

Haute Fragrance Company · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Haute Fragrance Company Shade of Chocolate is a gourmand unisex scent built on cocoa and coffee with black fig and rum, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with black tea and Italian bergamot, a light lift before the heart. There cocoa, coffee and rum lead, while black fig and jasmine absolute soften the sweetness with a floral, creamy touch. The base of Mysore sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and Haitian vetiver adds a woody, earthy ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out are the occasions named most often. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Py Rhum and KoRo Oriental Coffee have a close profile.

Today Tomorrow Always for Him (2005)

7.2

Avon · 2005

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Avon Today Tomorrow Always for Him (2005) is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, especially in fall and winter; it has been discontinued. It opens with lime zest and liquorice leaf, a citrus brightness that soon gives way to a sweet, gourmand feel. In the heart, cocoa, jasmine, star anise and violet bring a floral, powdery softness alongside the spice. The base of sandalwood, oud, cedar and patchouli settles it into a woody, oriental finish. Most voters pick fall, then winter, and evening and night-out wear dominate, though some choose it for the office. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters find it masculine and modern. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (Eau de Parfum) and The Different Company Jasmin de Nuit have a close profile.

Apollon

7.1

OrkusOdes · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

OrkusOdes Apollon is a fruity, gourmand scent with a leathery base, released as a men's perfume and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens with heliotrope, almond, rum and cocoa, a sweet and rounded start. In the heart, cashmere wood, suede and cherry bring fruit and soft leather together. The base of musk, caramel, vanilla and leather settles into a warm, oriental, slightly synthetic sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn and winter, with night-out and evening wear leading. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it can read as unisex. Alex+ Rum+ and Miller Harris Velvet Cherry have a close profile.

Bellum

8.9

Custodia Libertatis · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Custodia Libertatis Bellum is a dense unisex scent that sets animal, leathery and resinous tones over a sweet, gourmand frame, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is favoured most for evenings and nights out. It works on men and women alike, but it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, black tea, cocoa and musk. The heart brings honey, coconut, tobacco and civet to the front, with iris and frangipani softening the weight. In the base, leather, vanilla, tonka bean, Chinese oud and labdanum build a sweet, woody, resinous floor. Bortnikoff Attar Oud Monarch and Sultan Pasha Attars Tabac Grande have a close profile.

Tigerwood: Terengganu

8.9

Ensar Oud · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Ensar Oud Tigerwood: Terengganu is a dark unisex scent that reads woody, spicy and smoky, with leathery and animalic edges. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays on skin for a long time and fills the air around the wearer. There are no votes on season or occasion, so only its heavy build can be described. Oud resin and Malayan oud lead, while black pepper and clove add a spicy bite and tobacco and patchouli bring an earthy depth. Cocoa, coffee and Bourbon vanilla soften that edge, and Peru balsam and black ambergris add a resinous warmth. The notes read as a single dense whole.

Terra Moka

7.6

Superfumista · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Superfumista Terra Moka is a unisex gourmand where coffee, cocoa and caramel meet earthy vetiver and oakmoss, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with vetiver, coffee and grapefruit, the grapefruit briefly lightening a heavy picture. The heart brings caramel, cocoa and Haitian vetiver, and the base settles into oakmoss, vanilla and Somalian frankincense. It reads sweet and spicy, with woody, resinous, smoky layers behind. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes split fairly evenly between masculine, modern and feminine. Akro Dark and Jo Malone Black Vetyver Café have a close profile.

Sacre Tabac - Cacao Torride

8.2

House of Matriarch · 2013

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

House of Matriarch Sacre Tabac - Cacao Torride is a sweet, smoky gourmand unisex scent built on tobacco, cocoa and spice; it has been discontinued. Vanilla tobacco leads, with cocoa and cream adding richness and spices giving the sweetness a warm edge. Assam oud and musk provide a woody, slightly powdery base, while crimson clover stays in the background. The overall impression is oriental, dense and edible. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair number find it feminine. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Alhambra Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch have a close profile.

Honey Havane

7.6

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Dua Brand Honey Havane is a unisex scent that suits fall and winter, balancing the sweetness of honey, cocoa and vanilla with spice and smoke. Yemenite honey and Bourbon vanilla carry the sweet, gourmand and creamy side. Cocoa deepens that sweetness, while spices and tobacco add a dry, smoky contrast. Indian oud and Tunisian amber lay a woody, resinous base, and Egyptian musk rounds it all off with a powdery softness. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure, nights out and evenings are the most-named settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée and Tiziana Terenzi Dionisio have a close profile.

Mokaya (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Teone Reinthal Natural Perfume Mokaya Eau de Parfum is a unisex floral oriental that suits evenings and nights out, with a sweet, powdery and gourmand side. Jasmine sambac and orange blossom set a floral base, while cocoa and vanilla pull it towards a creamy, sweet direction. Iris adds a powdery softness, and patchouli and tobacco bring a spicy, earthy depth. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as one blended whole from start to finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening and night-out wear, and a fair number choose it for leisure too. It leans neither masculine nor feminine. Al Haramain Rawaa and The House of Oud Almond Harmony have a close profile.

Devoti Peccatori

8.2

Santi Peccatori · 2026

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Santi Peccatori Devoti Peccatori is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of cocoa, Bourbon vanilla absolute and Brazilian tonka bean against the smoky, woody tone of oak wood and cypriol. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and is noticed around you. It is described as unisex, and its sweet, gourmand character doesn't tie it to one gender. The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as a whole: cocoa and vanilla give a creamy sweetness, amber and ambergris add a resinous warmth, and oak wood and Mysore sandalwood lay a woody base. Spice and smoke keep the sweetness in check, while orange lightens the weight a little.

Belle Epoque (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Knize · 2000

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Knize Belle Epoque Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets the soft, sweet fruit of apricot, peach and pineapple against a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is favoured mostly for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine and classic. It opens with ginger, mandarin orange and the fruits. Rose, orchid and jasmine dominate the heart, giving a powdery floral texture. In the base, vanilla, cocoa, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and close on a woody warmth. Hervé Léger Hervé Léger and Chopard Cašmir have a close profile.

Moonlight Shadow

7.5

Prada · 2018

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Prada Moonlight Shadow is a unisex scent that opens on fig, peach and cumin and moves into leather and cocoa, with a green, spicy, smoky edge; it has been discontinued. The top notes set the soft fruit of fig and peach against the spice of cumin. In the heart, leather and cocoa pull the scent in a leathery, earthy and slightly animalic direction. Cedarwood in the base lays down a woody, smoky floor. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, and it reads somewhat more masculine than feminine. Initio Divine Attraction and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Grecia

7.9

French Avenue · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

French Avenue Grecia is a gourmand floral built on milk, jasmine and tuberose, sweetened by cocoa and vanilla. It opens with milk and ambrette, which set a soft, creamy base. Jasmine, tuberose and frankincense bring the floral heart forward with a slightly spicy depth. The base of cocoa, musk, vanilla and tonka bean closes on a sweet, powdery warmth. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick fall, with winter and spring following. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works for evenings too. Its profile is close to Taskeen Lactéa Divina and Her Confession.

Hajar Aswad (Pure Perfume)

8.2

Ensar Oud · 2021

Floral · Green · Spicy

Pure Perfume

Ensar Oud Hajar Aswad (Pure Perfume) pairs Papua and Sumatran oud with rose, saffron and cinnamon in a floral, spicy and woody unisex scent; it has been discontinued. The top notes of melissa, lavender and cardamom open fresh and green, while cedarwood and raspberry add a woody, fruity edge. In the heart, rose, jasmine and saffron lead, with cinnamon and pepper raising the spice. The base settles into smoky, resinous, earthy and leathery depth from Papua and Sumatran oud, Omani green frankincense, ambergris and cocoa. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters lean towards winter and fall, with spring close behind and summer least chosen. It suits leisure, night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it classic. Ensar Oud Dua and Amouage Epic Man have a close profile.

Leather Black (K)night

7.3

L'Atelier Parfum · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

L'Atelier Parfum Leather Blacknight is a leathery, smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. The top has bergamot, pink pepper and saffron; the heart brings jasmine sambac, cocoa, orris butter and ink. The base holds suede, hazelnut and patchouli. Its floral and sweet side is balanced by spicy, woody and powdery tones, with a creamy softness alongside the leather.

Sweet Taboo

8.1

Chris Collins · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Chris Collins Sweet Taboo is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent built around cardamom, cinnamon, cocoa and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, though it works as a unisex scent. It opens with cardamom, clary sage and cinnamon, a spicy start. Toward the heart, geranium, cocoa and coffee take over and the scent deepens into something gourmand. The base of musk, tonka bean, Siam benzoin and vanilla dries down creamy and woody-sweet. Ministry of Gourmand Tiramisu Speculoos and Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade have a close profile.

Taif T04

8.3

Taif Al-Emarat · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Taif Al-Emarat Taif T04 is a unisex oriental that pairs a fruity, sweet body with woody, spicy and leathery tones. Most voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Winter, fall and spring share the lead as favoured seasons, while summer trails behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though leisure and business wear also get votes. It opens with oud and honey, and cranberry and black apricot give the heart a fruity sweetness. The base of cocoa, patchouli and vanilla dries down warm and powdery. Taif Al Emarat Tobacco Honey and Taif Al-Emarat Taif T17 have a close profile.

Or de Calambac

7.9

Chopard · 2019

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Chopard Or de Calambac is a men's fragrance that is spicy, woody and resinous, pairing a sweet, gourmand side with smoky depth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring not far behind. It is worn most often for evenings and nights out, and also finds a place at work and in daily use. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. It opens with pink pepper and star anise for a spicy start. The heart holds cocoa, tonka bean, hazelnut, cinnamon and juniper, where the gourmand sweetness meets a green freshness from the juniper. In the base, vetiver, oud, myrrh and labdanum settle it onto a woody, smoky, resinous foundation. Kerosene Black Vines and Xerjoff Black Moonlight have a close profile.

Flocked & Gilded

6.4

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Euphorium Brooklyn Flocked & Gilded is a sweet, gourmand and resinous unisex scent whose creamy warmth suits the colder months. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure time, followed by nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. It opens with labdanum, blood orange and geranium. In the heart, cream, honey, cocoa and vanilla soften it, while tobacco and amber add a warm, smoky edge. The base of benzoin, musk, vetiver and patchouli dries down earthy and resinous. Dear Diary Two Senses Combined in One and Swiss Arabian Tobacco 01 have a close profile.

Anaïs Anaïs Premier Délice (Eau de Toilette)

6.0

Cacharel · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs Premier Délice Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green floral with a fruity brightness and a light gourmand sweetness underneath. Galbanum and green pear open crisp and green, with orange and bergamot adding a citrus lift. In the heart, peony, rose and hyacinth bring a soft floral note. The base turns sweeter with cocoa, while cedarwood, sandalwood, amber and oakmoss give it a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure lead, with business and evening also getting votes. It is marketed as a feminine fragrance.