The Perfume Library

Passion Essence

7.2

Weil

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Weil Passion Essence is a sweet, creamy, gourmand floral made for women, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It suits nights out, evenings and leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The top opens with almond and coffee. Rose, jasmine and tuberose form a floral heart. Cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla in the base sweeten it into a creamy, oriental warmth, while a fruity touch softens the gourmand side.

Mr. Sharp

6.8

La Rive

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Mr. Sharp is a fresh, spicy and gourmand fragrance for men that links a sharp opening of white pepper, black pepper and bergamot to the sweetness of cocoa and tonka bean. Both peppers and bergamot lead the opening, while sage and cedar build a woody backbone in the heart. The base of amberwood, cocoa and tonka bean sweetens the scent and leaves an oriental, powdery warmth. A synthetic edge sits alongside the fresh and sweet accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also gets votes for leisure and business. Maison Alhambra B.A.D Homme and Riiffs Carbon Noir have a close profile.

Lavender Milk Tea

7.3

Elysian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Elysian Lavender Milk Tea is a fresh, sweet and creamy women's fragrance that pairs lavender with milk and black tea. It reads as a single piece rather than a progression: the freshness of lavender and black tea rests on the soft sweetness of milk and vanilla. Cocoa and tonka bean push the gourmand side, while cinnamon adds a light spice. Tuberose and orange blossom form a floral backdrop, and ambrette with musk leaves a powdery, smooth finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without being faint. The vote counts are small, so treat those ratings as indicative. It is positioned as a women's fragrance, and its tea-and-milk character suits relaxed everyday wear. Lattafa Her Confession and French Avenue Grecia have a close profile.

Sublime Leather

8.5

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Salvatore Ferragamo Sublime Leather is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance that darkens into spice and leather. It opens with bergamot, cinnamon, apple and pineapple, a fruity sweetness with a spicy edge. In the heart, orange blossom, cocoa, tonka bean and davana turn that sweetness creamy and powdery. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli, labdanum, vanilla and cedarwood settles it on a woody, resinous, earthy footing, with the leather adding a dry note that balances the sugar. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and its warm, oriental character suits cooler weather. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Penhaligon's Kensington Amber and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile.

Love no Shame

7.9

Plume Impression · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Plume Impression Love no Shame is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits fall and spring days as well as evenings out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall or spring, with winter in third place. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also works for leisure time. It opens with cherry, strawberry, cream, sugar and almond, a fruity, creamy sweetness. In the heart, cinnamon, violet and rose add a soft floral layer. The base is led by vanilla, cocoa and sandalwood, with musk and oud deepening that sweetness. The overall impression is a gourmand with a synthetic edge.

Coffee Bomb

7.0

Maison Tahité · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Tahité Coffee Bomb is a unisex gourmand that sets a spicy opening of coffee, cardamom and black pepper against floral jasmine and iris, then settles into a sweet, smoky base. Cardamom, black pepper, coffee CO2 and milk lead the top, with saffron adding warmth. In the heart, jasmine, heliotrope, iris and rose soften it into a powdery floral. The base deepens the sweetness with vanilla, cocoa, tonka bean and sandalwood, while leather and frankincense leave a smoky trace. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and evenings suit it too. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Vestibule

7.7

Toskovat' · 2024

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Toskovat' Vestibule pairs chocolate with Carolina Reaper chili in a sweet, spicy unisex scent, and it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine, and it is more a deliberate choice than an everyday default; voters show no clear lean towards a season or occasion. The top notes are chocolate and Carolina Reaper chili, while the heart holds chili, root beer, turmeric, wasabi and chocolate cake. The base brings aged paper, potato, cocoa, halva and pistachio. The accords are green, sweet, synthetic and gourmand, with spicy, woody and earthy sides sitting behind them.

Pura Eleganza

8.2

M2J Fragranza · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

M2J Fragranza Pura Eleganza is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out, though it can also be worn to the office. Some voters call it feminine and others masculine, so it doesn't commit to one side. It opens with cinnamon's spicy warmth, then cocoa in the heart pushes it towards gourmand. Tonka bean softens the base, leaving a sweet, powdery, woody oriental with a resinous touch.

Oud Rex

8.6

Ensar Oud · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ensar Oud Oud Rex is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent in which Borneo oud resin, Indian oud and saffron take the lead. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters say it stays on skin for a long time and carries well. The number of votes is small, though, so these impressions should be read with some caution. It is dense and rich, and suits men and women equally. Taken as a whole, the scent follows an oriental, resinous oud line: oud and frankincense set a woody, smoky base, saffron and black pepper add spice, and cocoa with Bourbon vanilla sweeten that edge. Damask rose and tuberose bring a soft floral touch, while tobacco and musk give it a warm, deep finish.

Wintergarten

8.1

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Wintergarten is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around vanilla orchid, dark chocolate and cocoa. It opens with bergamot, frankincense and cardamom, the cardamom adding a light spice and the frankincense a resinous depth. In the heart, vanilla orchid, dark chocolate, cocoa resinoid and cocoa dominate, with rose adding a soft floral touch. The base of Namibian myrrh, suede and benzoin settles it into a woody, resinous, oriental ground. Voters find both longevity and sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so these ratings are not yet firm. With its dense sweetness and spice, it is easier to wear in cooler weather. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. Its profile is close to The Merchant Of Venice Rococò and Floris Honey Oud.

Vestibule Terror / Betrayal 2

7.7

Toskovat' · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Toskovat' Vestibule Terror / Betrayal 2 is an unusual unisex scent that pairs sweet, earthy gourmand notes with smoke and spice; it has been discontinued. It opens dry and sharp with pollen, aged wood, chili and wasabi. In the heart, cocoa, root beer, turmeric, cannabis and smoked oak bring sweetness onto a smoky, woody ground. The base of dust, bean, pistachio, fabric, potato and halva adds a gourmand, earthy and slightly leathery weight. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though from a small number of votes. It is dense and assertive, so a light hand works best. It reads unisex, and Toskovat' Vestibule and Akro Dark have a close profile.

Vanilla Monsoon

6.2

Sãlum · 2024

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Sãlum Vanilla Monsoon is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, creamy, gourmand vanilla over a floral and aquatic face. The top holds orange blossom, cardamom, cocoa and peach, with a rain accord and orange adding coolness and light. In the heart, watery fruits, jasmine and vanilla blossom come forward. In the base, benzoin and vanilla sweeten the scent into a creamy warmth, while patchouli stays in the background. The overall feel is fruity and sweet, with a slightly synthetic sheen among the accords. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It reads comfortably on both men and women and suits people who like sweet, gourmand scents. Bench. 24 Hour Life for Her and Diesel Loverdose Red Kiss have a close profile.

Karité Corsé

8.1

L'Occitane en Provence · 2021

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

L'Occitane en Provence Karité Corsé is a woody men's fragrance that opens fresh, then moves quickly into a sweet, gourmand and spicy character. Cardamom, black pepper and bergamot give it a bright, spicy start. In the heart, coffee, cocoa and roasted shea nut build a creamy, gourmand warmth, while vetiver, iris and cedarwood settle it onto a powdery, earthy, woody base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least favoured. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business and evening use also getting votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters most often call its character masculine.

Amour sur Ordonnance

7.4

The Unleashed Apothecary · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

The Unleashed Apothecary Amour sur Ordonnance is a unisex scent where fruity and spicy sides sit over a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are a rough guide, but this doesn't look like a scent that fades quietly at the desk. The top notes bring clove, ginger and pear, with aniseed and vanilla alongside. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg and cistus keep the spice going, and the base of labdanum, cocoa and vanilla turns resinous and chocolatey-sweet. A synthetic edge runs through the character as well.

Magnetic Woman (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Bruno Banani · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Bruno Banani Magnetic Woman Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a gourmand, creamy texture. It opens with citrus fruits, blackcurrant and pear, which give a bright, juicy fruit impression. In the heart, jasmine carries the floral side while gianduja cream and cocoa pull the scent towards something sweet and creamy. In the base, cedar, cashmeran and Operanide® add a woody footing and a synthetic sheen to that sweetness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, so it is neither heavy nor faint. With its sweet, gourmand character it reads as a scent for women. Its value for money is rated highly. Magnetic Woman Tempting Jasmine (Body Splash) and Paris Corner Khair Confection (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sweet Tabacum

7.8

The Dua Brand

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

The Dua Brand Sweet Tabacum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built on tobacco leaf, cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla. The scent reads sweet and gourmand as a whole. Tobacco leaf is softened by cocoa and vanilla, while tonka bean adds a creamy warmth. Spicy, woody and resinous tones and a faint smoky edge keep the sweetness in check, and there is a synthetic side to the accords too. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean towards night out, leisure and evening wear, though it also gets picked for the office. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Theodoros Kalotinis Velvet Chocolate have a close profile.

Winter Crocus

7.6

Fūm · 2018

Floral · Green · Spicy

Fūm Winter Crocus is a unisex scent that anchors a floral core with green, woody and smoky tones, giving it an earthy, resinous character. Crocus carries the floral side, while oakmoss and vetiver give it a green, earthy base. Smoke and tobacco add a dry, smoky edge, and cardamom and pimento bring spice. Myrrh and benzoin soften it with a resinous warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure and business wear. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, with a classic streak. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hindu Gras and FreeShape Akasha have a close profile.

Ambergris Cacao (Eau de Toilette)

8.5

elkhaldi · 2025

Floral · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Elkhaldi Ambergris Cacao Eau de Toilette is a unisex perfume that pairs a floral, sweet core with gourmand, spicy and woody touches; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though these ratings rest on only a small number of votes. There is no clear lean towards a season or occasion, and being unisex it can be worn by anyone. The scent reads as a single whole: Taif rose, Bulgarian rose and Damask rose build the floral side, while cocoa and sour cherry sweeten it. Spices and ambergris join oud and woods behind them, giving a creamy, resinous base.

Dewaniya

7.8

Sultan Pasha Attars · 2017

Floral · Green · Sweet

Sultan Pasha Attars Dewaniya is a dense, oriental unisex scent where rose, spice and oud meet on a resinous, smoky, leathery base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it holds its place on skin and in the air for a long time. Few people have rated it, so these scores are a rough guide only. It opens with Persian rose absolute, frankincense, Persian saffron and absinth; in the heart, Damask rose, tobacco, honey and cocoa add a sweet, creamy warmth. In the base, Cambodian and Bengal oud, leather, myrrh and labdanum dominate, while sandalwood and musk soften the mix. Sultan Pasha Attars Oud Douce Amère and Dewaniya Cœur have a close profile.

Dream

7.4

The Maker · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

The Maker Dream is a sweet, gourmand and creamy unisex fragrance, with spice and wood keeping its warmth in balance. It opens with cocoa, cinnamon, butter and magnolia: the cinnamon adds a spicy warmth to the sweetness, while the butter keeps everything creamy. In the heart, Indian sandalwood, vanilla orchid and caramel soften the sweetness into something fuller. The base holds on to that sweetness with Bourbon vanilla and amber, and vetiver adds a dry, woody edge. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so treat that with some caution. The sweet, spiced character suits cooler days, and it reads comfortably on both men and women. Odyssey Flabbergast and Casamorati Italica have a close profile.

Endless Happiness

7.1

SweDoft · 2019

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

SweDoft Endless Happiness is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with woody, spicy and smoky depth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind and summer barely chosen. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, while business and daily wear get fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of voters. Most describe it as masculine, but a fair share find it feminine. The notes read as one blend: cocoa, coffee and vanilla carry the sweetness, while tobacco and pine wood add a woody, smoky edge. Jasmine, lavender, grass and citrus fruits lighten that heavier mix a little. The overall impression is warm, sweet and oriental.

Rumi

7.4

Ensar Oud

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ensar Oud Rumi is a unisex scent that builds a sweet floral heart into something deeper with spice, resin and oud, with a gourmand edge. It opens with cardamom, ginger, apricot and clove, a spicy, lightly fruity start. At the heart, Turkish rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus lead the florals. The base is dominated by blond tobacco, coffee, cocoa, frankincense and oud, settling into a woody, resinous, sweet finish. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few people have voted so far, so those ratings are tentative. Its dense character suits cooler weather and evening wear better. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere in between.

La Dame Blanche / FR! 01 | N° 02

5.8

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs La Dame Blanche / FR! 01 | N° 02 is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and daytime best. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and daily, leisure and business wear are nearly tied. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, while others call it classic or modern. It opens with lemon and blackcurrant, which give a light, fruity freshness. In the heart, tuberose and May rose lead, wrapped in green and aquatic touches. Cocoa in the base softens the sweetness as it settles. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2007 and Diptyque Florabellio have a close profile.

Cacao Noisette

7.7

Kyse Perfumes · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kyse Perfumes Cacao Noisette is a unisex gourmand that wraps its sweetness in a creamy softness. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes lean feminine, though the perfume itself is unisex. Cocoa and hazelnut come first, with caramel and Tahitian vanilla deepening the sweetness and musk softening it all. The spicy and powdery accents stay in the background without cutting the sweetness.